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

Understanding the UN’s New International Treaty To Fight Cybercrime

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Date Published 30 Jul 2024 Author Charlie Plumb. Can the UN's new International Convention Against Cybercrime balance law enforcement, privacy, and human rights?

SIPRI and UNODA events in Lisbon empower future AI practitioners

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At the start of June, SIPRI co-organized two events in Lisbon, Portugal, on responsible artificial intelligence (AI) for peace and security. Both events were held in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

IDEA: Pushing Back: Indigenous Advocacy in a Time of Shrinking Civil Space

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International IDEA was pleased to support the tenth panel, “The Vanguards of Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Indigenous Youth and Women” at the Asia Centre’s 9th International Conference in Bangkok on 23 August 2024. Convened around the topic, “Shrinking Civil Space in Asia: Stories of Resistance and Pushback”, the panel featured five insightful researchers and advocates from the region.

NGOs urge Australia to back $1 trillion climate finance goal

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At least US$1 trillion is needed to support low-income countries bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, according to a new report — Seizing the Moment: A New Climate Finance Goal That Delivers for the Pacific. The report’s release by a coalition of NGOs coincides with the attendance of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the annual Pacific Islands Forum.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

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The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will take place from 28 August to 8 September, featuring as many as 4,400 athletes from around the world. They will compete in 22 sports across various iconic venues in Paris, including at the Eiffel Tower, the Chateau de Versailles and the Grand Palais.

Securing critical energy transition minerals for a net-zero future

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Speech delivered by: Inger Andersen For: Secretariat briefing on the United Nations Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals to the Committee of Permanent Representatives.

Global: Governments’ brazen flouting of Arms Trade Treaty rules leading to devastating loss of life

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Arms Trade Treaty adopted over 10 years ago Amnesty International continues to expose unlawful arms transfers that facilitate grave abuses Flouting of rules is leading to devastating loss of life in conflict zones

IOM Chief Attends Women Forum in Mongolia, Meets with Minister for Foreign Affairs 

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IOM Director General Amy Pope meets with Battsetseg Batmunkh, Mongolia's Minister for Foreign Affairs, in Ulaanbaatar, 22 August 2024.

Manaus Declaration Urges the Inter-American Court to Clarify State Obligations in Climate Emergency

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SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, August 20, 2024 – Today, a coalition comprising over 400 communities, Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, and representatives of civil society presented the “Manaus Declaration on Human Rights in the Climate Emergency” to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR).

From Tonga, Guterres appeals for ‘a surge in funds to deal with surging seas’

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26 August 2024 Climate and Environment UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a “global SOS” from Tonga in the Pacific on Tuesday, urging governments to step up climate action to “Save Our Seas” as two new reports revealed how rising sea levels are threatening the vulnerable region and beyond.

Local Democracy Academy 2024

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Research and Practice for Empowering Local Democracy: From Local Initiatives to Global Transformation Lund, Sweden 26-29 of August 2024

UNESCO Chair Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Expansion of Political Space

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The UNESCO Chair in the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Expansion of Political Space is based at the Centre for Applied Human Rights (CAHR), University of York (UK). The goal of the Chair, and its network of university and civil society partners, is to enhance the role of universities in activism and protection.

Indigenous Peoples: Leaders in Climate Action

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UN Climate Change News, 8 August 2024 - As we celebrate International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on 9 August, we reflect on how Indigenous Peoples' deep connection to the land and holistic understanding of ecosystems can guide humanity towards a harmonious coexistence with nature and enrich climate policy and action.

Stanford HAI Announces Hoffman-Yee Grants Recipients for 2024 (Stanford University-Human Centered Artificial Intelligence)

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Six interdisciplinary research teams received a total of $3 million to pursue groundbreaking ideas in the field of AI. Aug 21, 2024 | Nikki Goth Itoi

Olympics: Overturn Athlete’s Disqualification for Speaking out

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Olympic Authorities Violated Manizha Talash’s Right to Free Expression

Almost half a billion children live in areas experiencing at least twice as many extremely hot days as their grandparents - UNICEF

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Eight countries, including Mali, Niger, Senegal, South Sudan and Sudan, are home to children who spend more than half the year in temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius / 95 degrees Fahrenheit

Promoting the Greater Involvement of Young People in Asia in Climate Action

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By Alanna Jayne Inserra Senior Social Development Specialist | Plan International’s Secondee, Asian Development Bank Alanna Jayne Inserra is a Senior Social Development Specialist with the Asian Development Bank's Fragility and Engagement Division. Seconded from Plan International,

Safeguarding Next Generations: A Call to End Child Trafficking

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To mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the United Nations Network on Migration calls on States to intensify their efforts to prevent and combat child trafficking and to provide comprehensive protection and assistance to the children who fall victim to this crime.

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