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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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DemocracyNext: How to supercharge democracy in Austria
By: Simone Galimberti
17 May, 2024
Calling on Singapore to respect international safeguards and halt executions
By: Simone Galimberti
17 May, 2024
LSE: Renegotiating Patriarchy: Gender, Agency and the Bangladesh Paradox
By: Simone Galimberti
17 May, 2024
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
By: Simone Galimberti
17 May, 2024
‘Time is running out’ to address crisis in Sudan
By: Simone Galimberti
17 May, 2024
Solving Difficult Collective Impact Challenges
By: Simone Galimberti
17 May, 2024
Global economic growth improves but ‘downsides’ lurk
By: Simone Galimberti
17 May, 2024
WWF: How artificial intelligence buys valuable time to protect wildlife
By: Simone Galimberti
17 May, 2024
Bringing justice to our broken food systems: insights from the Food Equity Centre
By: Simone Galimberti
16 May, 2024
The Uneven Playing Field of Climate Information and Democratic Discourse: Insights from the First Stockholm Series Lecture
By: Simone Galimberti
16 May, 2024
UN forum catalyzes collective action to make feminist finance a reality for Asia and the Pacific
By: Simone Galimberti
16 May, 2024
Nearly 2,000 children killed or injured since the escalation of war in Ukraine
By: Simone Galimberti
15 May, 2024
Thailand: Tragic death of detained activist must be ‘wake-up call’
By: Simone Galimberti
15 May, 2024
A Human Rights Guide to the 2024 European Elections
By: Simone Galimberti
15 May, 2024
Banking on Climate Chaos 2024: Fossil Fuel Finance Report
By: Simone Galimberti
15 May, 2024
UN Development Programme launches next phase of flagship climate action initiative
By: Simone Galimberti
14 May, 2024
From Negotiation to Action: Strengthening Governance of and Building Financing for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
By: Simone Galimberti
14 May, 2024
Nepal: Systemic descent-based discrimination against Dalits needs urgent action – NEW REPORT
By: Simone Galimberti
13 May, 2024
Cliff Prior to step down as CEO of the GSG after over four years’ service
By: Simone Galimberti
13 May, 2024
Urgent call for ceasefire and release of hostages
By: Simone Galimberti
13 May, 2024
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 27Jan
Every year around 27 January, UNESCO pays tribute to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to counter antisemitism, racism, and other forms of intolerance that may lead to group-targeted violence. The date marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau by Soviet troops on 27 January 1945.
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Secretary-General's message at DAVOS (25th Jan)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 27Jan
"for the Decade of Action to be a reality we need to be calling for a New Social Contract and a New Global Deal to create equal opportunities for all and respect the rights and freedoms of all. A New Social Contract within societies is needed to enable people to live in dignity. A New Social Contract, between Governments, people, civil society, businesses and more, integrating employment"
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26TH OF JANUARY: AUSTRALIA DAY OR INVASION DAY?

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 27Jan
Yesterday was a special day, a day that has been more and more controversial because a day that for some represents a new beginning, for others, the same new beginning meant destruction of their civilization. So perhaps one day Australia Day will be turned into a Reembrace Day, a truly reconciliation day. You will find here a list of articles from The Guardian and from ABC.
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Have smart people become too powerful? Nesta talks to David Goodhart (26 Jan 2021 12:00 – 13:00 London Time)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jan
The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of a truth that seems to have been forgotten until now: the work of carers, cleaners and supermarket staff is crucial to the functioning of our society. But why has it taken so long to acknowledge the importance of these kinds of jobs?
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Skills Development Vital to Enabling Transition to Industry 4.0 in Southeast Asia — (ADB Study -Press Release)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jan
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (20 January 2021) — Countries in Southeast Asia should consider developing industry transformation maps in key sectors to enable the transition to the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) with adequate investment in skills development for new and repositioned jobs, according to a new study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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21st Foreign Policy Conference

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jan
Worldwide we are witnessing the return to great power rivalry, and – as a reaction – the calls for strategic sovereignty of the European Union are gaining strength. Would a more strategic EU risk to lose its “soul” and its unique identity? How can the EU navigate through a more competitive world and maintain its core values at the same time?
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FROM WEF: Implementing Stakeholder Capitalism

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jan
The WEF started yesterday. Today World Economic Forum’s International Business Council has proposed a set of universal environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics to allow companies in all industries and geographies to measure and report performance
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GLOBAL CLIMATE RISK INDEX 2021 ( by GERMANWATCH)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jan
The Global Climate Risk Index shows how badly countries are affected by extreme weather such as floods, storms, heat waves, etc. The most recent available data for 2019 and from 2000 to 2019 were taken into account. Mozambique, Zimbabwe and the Bahamas were hardest hit by extreme weather events in 2019. Between 2000 and 2019, Puerto Rico, Myanmar and Haiti were the hardest hit countries.
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Advancing a New Social Contract (WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 2021 DAY 1)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 26Jan
This Leadership Panel examines what responses are most effective and what are the emerging features of a new social contract between governments, business and citizens.
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Foundations of Community Engagement( FOR A FEE COURSE)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jan
This online course is designed to help you learn at your own pace as you work to build your community engagement toolkit. Welcome to Foundations of Community Engagement, a new online course from the Tamarack Institute. Through this course, you'll be guided through reflective questions and exercises that will help you make the most of the course materials and content.
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New Allies: How governments can unlock the potential of social entrepreneurs for the common good (SKOLL FOUNDATION)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jan
"As keen collaborators with strong networks and community support, systems social entrepreneurs are powerful guides and allies for governments in their fight against the urgent systemic issues of our time – in particular when it comes to addressing the social inequalities that have been amplified by the COVID 19 pandemic. This important report unpacks ways that governments can accelerate change...
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Recover and revitalize education for the COVID-19 generation ( International Day of Education 2021 online event on 25th)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jan
January 24 marks the 3rd International Day of Education. On January 25, a global event is co-organized by UNESCO, the Global Partnership for Education and the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies under the theme: Recover and revitalize education for the COVID-19 generation. It will feature the participation of partners from the Global Education Coalition.
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ILO Monitor: COVID-19 and the world of work. 7th edition

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jan
The latest analysis of the labour market impact of COVID-19 by the ILO, records massive damage to working time and income, with prospects for a recovery in 2021 slow, uneven and uncertain unless early improvements are supported by human-centred recovery policies
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Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2021 23 to 26 March 2021

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jan
The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) is an annual and inclusive intergovernmental forum and a regional platform for supporting countries, in particular those with special needs, in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development while serving as a regional preparatory meeting to the high-level political forum.
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Solutions for a planet in crisis, speech by Inger Andersen Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jan
Inger Andersen is Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme "focuses on what we can do in four areas: the economic and business sphere, governance, science and our everyday lives" during a speech delivered at London School of Economics Public Lecture on 20th of Jan, 2021.
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Listening to the Future ( Omidyar Network)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jan
How do we build a world we’ve never seen before? We must change who drives the future (Written by Eshanthi Ranasinghe and David Hsu, Exploration & Future Sensing)
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EU Development Policy in 2021: Greater than the Sum of Its Parts? ( FROM CGD)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jan
Written by Mikaela Gavas, Anita Käppeli and Samuel Pleeck with the Center for Global Development, the briefing focuses on the challenges of a stronger and collective "EU Team" that can better aligns the international development efforts of all EU member states together with the work being done by the EU Commission.
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The social contract and the role of social protection in building trust in government and strengthening the nation-state

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jan
A strong social contract is a precious resource in any country. Without it, citizens will be reluctant to pay their taxes making it impossible for governments to collect the revenues they require to offer good quality public services to their citizens. Indeed, one of the main challenges facing countries across the Global South is low government revenues.
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IAVE NEW WEB BINAR SERIES

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 22Jan
A new series of online workshop being organized by the International Association of Volunteering Efforts, IAVE. They will cover a diverse range of issues, including a session on the role of volunteerism in the VNRs, the national reviews focused on the implementation of the SDGs and multiple interactions on Volunteering for Social Change.
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The Davos Agenda

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 21Jan
The Davos Agenda is a pioneering mobilization of global leaders to shape the principles, policies and partnerships needed in this challenging new context. It is essential for leaders from all walks of life to work together virtually for a more inclusive, cohesive and sustainable future as soon as possible in 2021.
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