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

• 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.

About Ali Abu Awwad

• 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.

About Daniel Barenboim

• 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. 

About Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development

• 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

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Source: The Hindu