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

• They were recognised for their work in bringing together Israeli and Arab youth and peoples for a nonviolent resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Daniel Barenboim:

• He is an Argentine-born distinguished classical pianist.
• He is well known for his relentless use of music to foster harmony in West Asia.

Ali Abu Awwad:

• He is an eminent Palestinian peace activist working tirelessly with the people of Palestine and Israel for a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
• In 2014, he co-founded a local Palestinian-Israeli initiative called Roots, promoting understanding, non-violence, and transformation.

About the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize:

• This is awarded annually to a person or organisation without any distinction of nationality, race, or religion in recognition of creative efforts towards enlarging the scope of freedom and enriching the human spirit since 1986.
• It consists of an award of Rs. 2.5 million and a trophy with a citation.