The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2023 was presented to classical pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian peace activist Ali Abu Awwad.
The prize was given to Mr. Barenboim for his contribution to foster peace through musical and cultural dialogue initiatives.
Mr. Awwad awarded for his advocacy for dialogue through his organisation Roots, an outfit that he started after spending time in an Israeli jail.