Daniel Barenboim, Ali Abu Awwad awarded Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace

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Context: Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2023 has been jointly awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad

Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development 2023

Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace

It was awarded to the duo for their efforts in bringing together the youth and people of Israel and the Arab World.
It was awarded by the International Jury of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development, chaired by former Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur.
TS Thakur mentioned that their contributions have led to peaceful public cooperation via music, dialogue, and people’s participation.

Profession: He is an eminent Palestinian peace activist working with the people of Palestine and Israel for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the Middle East.
Ideology: Abu Awwad used Gandhian principles of non-violent action, which could help Palestinian goals of freedom and dignity.

Origin: He is a pianist and conductor also known for his use of music to foster harmony in West Asia.
Ideology: He has a vision of a peaceful resolution of the West Asian Conflict.

It has been conferred every year since 1986 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust. It consists of a monetary award of 25 lakh along with a citation.
Objective: The award is given to individuals or organisations that work towards ensuring international peace, disarmament, and development.
Selection Process: Recipients are selected by an International jury appointed by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust. The Jury comprises eminent personalities and experts in Diplomacy, International Relations, and Peace-building.
Previous Recipients of the award:
- 2022: Jointly awarded to the Indian Medical Association and the Trained Nurses Association of India as representatives of the COVID-19 warriors
- 2021: Pratham NGO