Social JustUs

Hosted by Mel Tracina and Michaela Jones, Social JustUs is a podcast that explores issues of social injustice from around the world, empowering and inspiring all of us to be a part of the conversation and a voice for change.

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S1E5: Prostitution with Genevieve Gilbert

What do you think about when you hear the word Prostitution? In this episode we chat with Genevieve Gilbert about her experience as a former sex worker who now is the founder of Pink Cross Australia - a organisation that supports and empowers women in the sex industry. Like this episode? Make sure to rate and subscribe today! Keep up to date on our socials: @socialjustus.podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5

S1E4: Child Soldiers with the Machine Gun Preacher

In this episode we hear the remarkable true story that was turned into a Hollywood blockbuster movie! We chat with Sam Childers who shares how he went from criminal to earning the title of 'Machine gun preacher' who now dedicates his life to rescuing children in the war zone of South Sudan. Learn about the Lord Resistance Army (LRA) and the conflict in South Sudan that has turned innocent children into child soldiers. Like this episode? Make sure to rate and subscribe today! Keep up to date on o...

Jun 12, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4

S1E3: Pornography - Is it harmful? with Melinda Tankard Reist

Porn. Is it just harmless fun or could it be negatively influencing our relationships and sexuality? We chat with Melinda Tankard Reist - speaker, author, media commentator and advocate for women, girls and young men everywhere who are living in a porn-saturated world. Like this episode? Make sure to rate and subscribe today! Keep up to date on our socials: @socialjustus.podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 05, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3

S1E2: Asylum Seekers and Australia with Matt Darvas

The recent Australian election has sparked concerns for asylum seekers still detained on Manus and Nauru Island, with the media reporting a spark in suicide attempts and self-harm in the detention centres, as many are left wondering what their fate will be. We chat with Matt Darvas the Campaign Director for Micah Australia about off shore detention centres, what life looks like on these islands, and Australia's role as a nation to look after refugees and asylum seekers. Like this episode? Make s...

May 29, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1E1: Kumari - the child goddess

What is the Kumari? In this episode, we speak with an international aid worker who shares about her experience working in Nepal. The Kumari, also known as the 'Living Goddess' involves a prepubescent girl who is worshiped by Hindus and Buddhist, who believe she possesses some mystical powers. Is this just a harmless religious tradition, or a form of social injustice? Like this episode? Make sure to rate and subscribe today! Keep up to date on our socials: @socialjustus.podcast See omnystudio.com...

May 22, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 1

00: Social JustUs Trailer

We are Tracina & Michaela and this is Social JustUs. A podcast created for you, to educate you on various social injustice issues. Each episode will feature some amazing individuals who will help inspire you to make practical changes in your everyday life, that will help make our world a better place. Make sure to tune in every Thursday to find out more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2019•47 sec

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