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

PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING: HOW CAN IT STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY AND EMPOWER COMMUNITIES IN THE EU?

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Happening online on 25-04-2023.Participatory budgeting is becoming an increasingly popular democratic tool in Europe. Globally, Europe is the region with the most participatory budgeting projects.

Call for articles: Sport and democracy (deadline today, 10th March, 2023)

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What role can sport play in promoting democracy and diplomacy, and how can we democratise the sport for development sector? We want to hear from you! Submission deadline: 10 March 2023.

Stories that matter: applications for the Lorenzo Natali Media Prize now open until 28 April

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The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize, the EU's flagship journalism award, opens for applications today. Journalists can apply by submitting eligible stories until midnight of 28 April.

Call for articles: Sport and the environment

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What role can sport play in promoting environmental awareness and education, and what is the relationship between sport and climate change? We want to hear from you! Submission deadline: 30 March 2023.

GSG: We can transition from the worst of times, to the best of times.

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"Here at the GSG, I have seen big steps up from countries across the world, and many additional countries seeking to create their impact ecosystems, with over 50 countries now actively engaged in GSG’s community" explains Cliff Prior CEO – the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment

UN delegates reach historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters

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Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated UN member countries for finalizing a text to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, calling it a “breakthrough” after nearly two decades of talks.

UNESCAP: Digital gender divide prevents the Asia-Pacific region from benefiting from untapped talent in women and girls - UN

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A regional commemoration on International Women's Day hosted by the UN in Bangkok today called upon countries to reaffirm their shared commitment to "leaving no one offline" and accelerating efforts towards building a more secure, accessible, inclusive and equitable digital world for women and girls.

This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023

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This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023, join UN Women and the United Nations in celebrating under the theme DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.

AVPN: Investor Contribution 2.0 (DATE & TIME 30 April 2023 - 30 April 2023)

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Impact Frontiers and the Predistribution Initiative (PDI) with the support of  Omidyar Network, are jointly facilitating the creation of resources to support investors in managing and disclosing their investor contribution to impacts and systematic risks. - 30 April 2023

World leaders urged to back innovative nature financing at One Forest Summit in Gabon

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Biodiversity-positive carbon credits nature certificates could help meet goals of Paris Climate Agreement, new Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Talloires Network of Engaged Universities: MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship information session (Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 9:00AM EDT)

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Join us for a virtual information session hosted by the Talloires Network Secretariat. This information session will go over key information on the 2023 Prize including a brief overview of the prize, eligibility, selection criteria, timeline, and the process for nominating a program. If you are interested in submitting a program, we encourage you to join.

One Forest Summit: Declaration finalized

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""Our forests are a solution. A solution to the crises of climate and biodiversity, two of the main challenges of the century. As we conserve our forests, increase our knowledge about them, we are protecting our populations, especially rural residents. In addition to that, we guarantee the future of our children.”

REPORT LAUNCH Parliamentarians at Risk: Reprisals against opposition MPs in Southeast Asia in 2022

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Saturday, 4 March 2023, 11:15 AM Jakarta Time Le Meridien Hotel, Central Jakarta To be streamed online via Zoom and at facebook.com/aseanmp

One Forest Summit

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March 1, 2023 A summit to advance our collective ambition regarding the preservation and sustainable management of rainforests.At COP 27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, President Emmanuel Macron and President Ali Bongo announced that a One Forest Summit would be held in Libreville, Gabon, on 1st and 2nd of March, 2023.

Introduction to Collective Impact and the Backbone Role

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This virtual workshop by Collective Impact Forum, includes a half-day training on March 28 that provides an overview of the basic elements of the collective impact approach,

IUCN Director General’s statement on World Wildlife Day (3rd March)

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One of the greatest challenges facing the planet today is protecting and, where possible, restoring its biodiversity. Working together is the key to overcoming this challenge.

SIPRI joins the first summit on Responsible AI in the Military Domain in The Hague

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REAIM 2023 provided a platform for all stakeholders (governments, industry, civil society, academia and think tanks) to forge a common understanding of the opportunities, dilemmas and vulnerabilities associated with military AI. The summit was co-hosted by the Dutch and South Korean governments. More information about REAIM 2023 is available here.

Open Call: Arts for Good Projects By Singapore International Foundation (SIF)

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The Singapore International Foundation (SIF)’s Arts for Good (A4G) Projects is a programme that brings together artists and different sectors of society to collaborate on arts-based initiatives for social good.

Youth Democracy Academy supporting Fijian youth political engagement SUVA, FIJI (IDEA)

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BY: Billie Phillips PUBLISHED: 24/02/2023 International IDEA’s Youth Democracy Academy is contributing to deeper youth engagement in Fiji’s democratic processes through investing in the country’s young people and their knowledge of democratic institutions processes.

Human Rights Council: Russia responsible for ‘widespread death and destruction’ in Ukraine

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27 February 2023Human Rights UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday once again added his voice to international condemnation of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, telling the Human Rights Council that it had “triggered the most massive violations of human rights we are living today”.

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