The Gomaluku Podcast

Ghazali Ohorella
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Unlock the stories and insights of Indigenous leaders on a journey to empower and inspire 476 million Indigenous Peoples worldwide with Ghazali Ohorella. From thought-provoking interviews to personal experiences as a skilled negotiator and creative leader, this podcast is essential listening for Indigenous Peoples seeking guidance and allies looking to make a positive impact.

  1. Apr 25

    164 | 5 Lies Holding Back Indigenous Advocacy at the UN (And the One Move That Could Change Everything)

    Twenty years inside UN negotiating rooms taught me five lies that keep Indigenous advocacy stuck in place. This episode names all five, explains why they're lies, and lays out the one move that could rewire Indigenous rights at the highest level of international law in our lifetime. What's covered: The difference between access and influence at the UN.Why delivering the same intervention every year isn't building power.The four questions I use to actually affect outcomes inside negotiating rooms.What the Pacific Island states pulled off with the ICJ climate advisory opinion, and how Indigenous Peoples can do the same.Why a new convention on Indigenous rights is the wrong move right now.What an ICJ advisory opinion on Indigenous rights would actually do.The case for acting before the UNDRIP 20th anniversary in 2027.

  2. Mar 16

    163 | This Is Climate Colonialism With Updated Branding

    My panel remarks at the 23rd UNPFII where I talk about carbon markets being sold as climate justice, that nature based solutions are not neutral, and Indigenous Peoples are doing damage control in a system that never expected us to still be here. Enjoy!

  3. Mar 13

    162 | Five Fixes for Climate Governance (Remarks at 5th UN Forum on Rule of Law)

    On today's episode, a panel presentation during the 5th UN Forum on Rule of Law on what is broken in climate governance. I shared two moments that reveal everything. And five things the international community can change. Enjoy!

  4. Mar 9

    161 | When You Start Counting Mandates, You Start Choosing Casualties

    Weekly UN work debrief, stitched from daily end-of-day recordings. Week ending March 6, 2026. You'll hear: How I prioritize when three resolution informals run at the same timeA new resolution on persons in street situations and why it matters for Indigenous PeoplesThe UN80 Initiative is a sunset machine, and why a line-by-line review is a waste of time and what to do insteadThe UNCCD caucus problem: Why a COP decision to "facilitate" an Indigenous caucus sets a dangerous precedentFPIC was built for bulldozers, not for 3am data scraping. What that means for AI and neurotechnologyBridging proposals: How to listen to a room and help the pen holders find a way out

  5. Mar 2

    160 | Don't Hand Them the Gun

    Weekly UN work debrief, stitched from daily end-of-day audio notes. Week ending February 28, 2026. Longer than usual. The stakes required it. You'll hear: The delegates lounge at HRC 61: diplomatic musical chairs up closeWhy I almost skipped the Durban Declaration panel and what it means for UNDRIP 2027The UN80 Rev1: five options for every mandate, including retirementWhy three mechanisms stopped being a flex and became a targetThe questionnaire problem: who reads the answers, and what table they end up onNeglected rights, FPIC in the age of AI, and the right of continuity

  6. Mar 1

    159 | Rooms That Build vs Rooms That Perform

    Weekly UN work debrief, stitched from daily end-of-day audio notes. Week ending February 21, 2026. You'll hear: Why the Advisory Committee felt different from every other UN panel I've sat throughA presentation hack: front-load your takeaways for whoever is taking notesIndigenous Peoples taking the floor as Indigenous Peoples at the Advisory Committee. No press release. No trumpets. Subtle but significantHow I map 30+ resolutions before a session starts

  7. 04/01/2024

    158 | Indigenous Peoples Excluded in the Pact of the Future

    Today's episode is about the Pact of the Future, its to advance the SDGs which claims to "leave no one behind," but guess who's missing? Indigenous Peoples. Join us as we unpack the hypocrisy, demand answers, and push for real inclusion in shaping our shared future. Hear what I did to hold the UN accountable and ensure Indigenous voices are not just heard, but honored. Enjoy!

  8. 03/28/2024

    157 | 10 Challenges for Indigenous Peoples at the UN & How to Conquer Them.

    Explore the top challenges Indigenous advocates face at the UN and how to overcome them. This episode offers insights into effective participation, from mastering UN rules to sustaining advocacy. Enjoy, and sorry for the sketchy audio quality.

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Unlock the stories and insights of Indigenous leaders on a journey to empower and inspire 476 million Indigenous Peoples worldwide with Ghazali Ohorella. From thought-provoking interviews to personal experiences as a skilled negotiator and creative leader, this podcast is essential listening for Indigenous Peoples seeking guidance and allies looking to make a positive impact.

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  • Creator
    Ghazali Ohorella
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ghazali Ohorella
  • Show Website
    The Gomaluku Podcast