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

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UN pushes disarmament talks amid fears that drums of nuclear war are beating again

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5 August 2023Peace and Security As United Nations-led talks on nuclear disarmament continued in Geneva, New York and Vienna, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Sunday that “the drums of nuclear war are beating once again”.

Article 19: Global Expression Report

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The Global Expression Report (GxR) is an annual look at the right to free expression and information across the world. The GxR metric tracks freedom of expression across 161 countries via 25 indicators to create a score between 0 and 100 for every country. That score places it in an expression category.

Driving transformation with young people through dynamic partnerships

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The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the people of Nepal, with children and young people being among the most vulnerable. According to the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), two-thirds of children lack access to at least one of seven basic needs. Machiko Kitagawa (Japan) served as a UN Volunteer with UNICEF, playing a pivotal role in engaging adolescents and youth in the wake of COVID-19.

ACTO – MPI Roundtable at Amazon Dialogues delivers recommendations to Indigenous Peoples Plenary

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Representatives of governments from the eight member countries of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO), civil society, multilateral organizations and indigenous leaders discussed the comprehensive protection of Indigenous Peoples in Isolation and Initial Contact (PIACI) at the thematic table held this Saturday (5) during the Amazon Dialogues in Belém (PA).

AIPA must take strong stance on Myanmar, Southeast Asian MPs say

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JAKARTA, 7 August 2023 – Parliamentarians from Southeast Asia call on fellow lawmakers attending the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) General Assembly in Jakarta to advocate for strong, concrete actions rooted in human rights principles to ensure a proactive and coordinated response to the worsening Myanmar crisis.

IUCN Leaders Forum Geneva 2023

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The second edition of the IUCN Leaders Forum will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 11 – 13 October 2023, under the theme Global goals for nature: tracking progress, financing success.

ASEAN Foundation and USAID PROSPECT Join Forces to Support ASEAN Youth Drive Positive Change through Social Campaign

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The ASEAN Foundation, with support from the U.S. Government through the ASEAN-USAID PROSPECT and ASEAN Secretariat, organised the Regional Training Workshop of 3rd ASEAN Youth Social Journalism (AYSJ) 2023 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from 12 to 15 June 2023.

Erasmus+: 159 projects selected to modernise higher education worldwide

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The Commission selected 159 projects for funding under Erasmus+ Capacity Building for Higher Education, which supports the modernisation and quality of higher education in third countries worldwide

Sustainable Foods Summit 2023, SINGAPORE

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Since 2009, the Sustainable Foods Summit has been covering major developments in the food industry concerning sustainability and and eco-labels, such as organic, fairtrade, RSPO, etc.

11th University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS)

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The annual University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) shows youths that they can. Delegates will meet hundreds of like-minded peers who want to build a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable world.

World Down Syndrome Day Sock Design Contest

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People celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing crazy socks. Now, it's your opportunity to design a sock that people worldwide will proudly wear to commemorate World Down Syndrome Day on 3-21-2024

Story New ocean observing technologies to advance vital Tsunami Warning Systems

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More than 700 million people on our planet are exposed to tsunamis, but new technological advancements and international cooperation efforts will make future tsunami warnings more timely, accurate and accessible to all those at risk

New playbook by Green Sports Alliance looks into building sustainable venues

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Green Sports Alliance has released its latest 'Play to Zero Playbook, Building for the Next Generation', showcasing innovative approaches to constructing and renovating sports and entertainment venues with sustainability in mind.

HUMAN RIGHTS EXPERTS DENOUNCE WORLD BANK GROUP’S PLAN FOR SCALING UP PRIVATE SECTOR FINANCING

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World Bank Group Evolution Roadmap would fail to deliver positive development outcomes and accountable development finance.

ADB: Six Ways to Prepare Teachers in Asia and the Pacific for the ChatGPT Era

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By Jeffrey Jian Xu , Jukka Tulivuori The region needs more and better educated teachers, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence, in order to meet the needs of students in the years ahead.

New courses from Tamarack Institute

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Tamrack develops and supports collaborative strategies that engage citizens and institutions to solve major community issues across Canada and beyond.

SIPRI hosts workshop on cyber incidents and threat perceptions

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On 13-14 June 2023, SIPRI hosted a hybrid—in-person and online—expert workshop on ‘Cyber Incidents and Threat Perceptions: Views from China, Russia, Europe and the United States’ in Solna, Sweden under Chatham House Rule.

Moving minds with moving images: Peace education through film

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Films used as part of peace education can help students cultivate mindful attention and reflection that can in turn lead to empathy and intercultural understanding. August 02, 2023 by Chairat Chongvattanakij, UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok, and Phinith Chanthalangsy, UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok |4 minutes read

HRW: Greece: Disparities in Accounts of Pylos Shipwreck Underscore the Need for Human Rights Compliant Inquiry

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(Brussels) – Starkly divergent accounts from survivors and Greek authorities around the circumstances of the deadly Pylos shipwreck underscore the urgent need for an effective, independent, and impartial investigation, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said today.

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