What is it?

S4G, the un-mediated, not moderated social platform

Have you ever thought you have something to “express” with a social dimension but never had the opportunity to do it?

Then S4G is what you are looking for:

  • Open, unrestricted and easy to use
  • Three mediums to choose from: TEXT, VIDEO, PHOTO
  • A way to express your ideas, reflections and expertise, on social issues and broader development and society at large
  • You do not need to be an expert but just passionate about what you share

Latest Sharings

Deliberative Democracy in Action Masterclass Series

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14-16 May 2025 Effective community engagement starts with the right tools and approaches—and deliberation offers both. The Deliberative Democracy in Action Masterclasses offer a hands-on introduction to the principles and tools of deliberative engagement—an evidence-based approach that leads to more inclusive, constructive, and legitimate outcomes.

UN Forum on Forests – 20th session (5-9 May 2025)

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The UN Forum on Forests is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) with universal membership. Since its establishment in 2000, the Forum has set many milestones including the first UN Forest Instrument in 2007, the Global Forest Financing Facilitation Network (GFFFN) in 2015, and adoption of the first UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2030 and its six Global Forest Goals

HRW: A Hazard to Human Rights

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Autonomous weapons systems present numerous risks to humanity, most of which infringe on fundamental obligations and principles of international human rights law. Such systems select and engage targets based on sensor processing rather than human inputs.

Declaration of Brasilia Afro-descendant Voices on the Road to COP 30

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Author: International Coalition of Afro-descendant Lands and Territories of Latin America and the Caribbean; Coordenação Nacional de Articulação das Comunidades Negras Rurais Quilombolas; Proceso de Comunidades Negras; and Rights and Resources Initiative. Date: April 8, 2025

compilation of United Nations human rights treaty bodies’ jurisprudence on Indigenous Peoples covers the period of 2023-2024

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It also contains the advice of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP), the observations and recommendations of selected Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council (e.g., Special Rapporteurs, Independent Experts and Working Groups), and a few other mechanisms under the Human Rights Council.

The Indigenous World 2025

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The Indigenous World 2025 is launching on 25 April 2025!

Launch of the World Social Report 2025: A New Policy Consensus to Accelerate Social Progress

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Economic insecurity, staggering levels of inequality, declining social trust and social fragmentation are destabilizing societies worldwide. The World Social Report 2025, released today, reveals trends that are threatening communities and demand immediate, decisive policy action.

The Global Citizens’ Assembly for People and Planet

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The Global Citizens’ Assembly for People and Planet, is being organised by Iswe Foundation and partners, with the guidance of the Global Citizens’ Assembly Network. The aim of the Assembly, which is being backed by the Government of Brazil, is to shape COP30 and lay the foundations for a new, game-changing institution.

Food Fight: From plunder and profit to people and planet

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29 April 2025 16:00–17:30 (UK TIME) Institute of Development Studies IDS Convening Space and online on Zoom.

National Climate Assemblies Underway in the Netherlands and Norway

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Two very different national-level assemblies started their work in the last few days. The Nationaal Burgerberaad Klimaat, commissioned by the Dutch government, is the largest climate assembly to date. The Norwegian Framtidspanelet is the latest in the emerging wave of assemblies commissioned by civil society organisations.

AVPN Gender x Climate Report Launch-Building Resilient Futures: The Intersection of Gender and Climate Action

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AVPN is launching a report titled ‘Building Resilient Futures: The Intersection of Gender and Climate Action.’ through an online webinar on April 29th between 2-3 PM IST.

Climate crisis driving surge in gender-based violence, UN report finds

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This brief aims to spark conversation and collaboration across climate and VAWG actors to end violence against women and girls as a foundational – and urgent – part of the climate action agenda. Without urgent action, climate change could be linked to one in every ten cases of intimate partner violence by the end of the century.

OECD side-event addresses caste related labour exploitation in global garment and leather supply chains

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On 14 February 2025, IDSN, Arisa and Homeworkers Worldwide hosted a side-session at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector. The discussion addressed the exploitation of Dalit workers in South Asia’s garment and leather industries that form part of global supply chains.

ISS: State violence as the blind spot of transitional justice: Critical insights from situated research in Colombia and Peru

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Development Research Seminar by Diana Gómez Correal and Goya Wilson Vásquez. In this Development Research seminar, Diana Gómez Correal and Goya Wilson Vásquez will present their research on state violence, memory, and transitional justice in Colombia and Peru.

For All Women and Girls: Pendo Vestine on closing the gender gap for girls in tech

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From overcoming gender bias to launching a tech initiative, Pendo Vestine proves that young women can lead in STEM and shape the future of innovation. 3 April 2025

Call for Experts: Advisory Committee for the Young Citizens Assembly on Pollinators

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The European Commission is about to launch a pan-EU Young Citizens Assembly on Pollinators and are looking to establish a small committee of independent advisors that includes deliberative experts. We feel confident that the KNOCA community is the right place to look for such an expert. Perhaps it’s you?

Building inclusive cities through sport: Supporting refugee youth through community-based recreation

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Sport is a dynamic force for inclusion, offering refugees more than just physical activity.by Astara van der Jagt

Indigenous Peoples’ Leadership in the Just Transition

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This is a side event of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Indigenous Peoples’ Leadership in the Just Transition Monday, April 21 |15:00 – 16:15
 Venue: Conference Room 9, UN Headquarters, New York

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