Indira Gandhi Peace Awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu

The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development was awarded in 2023 to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad for their efforts in promoting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Barenboim, an Argentine classical pianist

Award Overview

The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace 2023, Disarmament and Development was awarded recently
Awardees: Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad
Recognized for promoting peace between Israelis and Palestinians
Monetary prize of 25 lakh rupees
Selected by a jury headed by former Chief Justice T S Thakur

Daniel Barenboim's Contribution

Daniel Barenboim Argentine-born classical pianist and conductor
Uses music as a tool for fostering harmony in West Asia
Renowned for performing with world-leading orchestras
Demonstrates how art can transcend political and cultural boundaries
Promotes understanding through musical collaboration

Ali Abu Awwad's Peaceful Activism

Ali Abu Awwad prominent Palestinian peace activist
Founded Roots organization promoting Israeli-Palestinian dialogue
Learned non-violence during imprisonment
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru's philosophies
Advocates recognizing and protecting each other's humanity
Transforms personal loss into a platform for peaceful resolution

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