2023 Outstanding Peace Activist

 Ali Abu Awwad is a prominent Palestinian peace activist who has worked in peace-building in Israel and Palestine for many years. He created the Palestinian non-violence movement Taghyeer, which envisions a democratic, independent Palestinian society based on freedom, dignity, and security for all. Through founding and organizing Taghyeer, Awwad views nonviolence as a lifestyle that successfully defends one’s rights. According to Awwad, “Non-violence is the art of practicing your humanity; it is the art of being a human being. Peace is a place where we can live by accepting our differences and respecting each other’s rights.”

We are thrilled to announce that this year, the Luxembourg Peace Prize will honor two peace activists—one Israeli and one Palestinian—in a powerful symbolic celebration of unity and hope. It is a momentous occasion to witness these two outstanding individuals, Gershon Baskin and Ali Abu Awwad, who have dedicated their lives to promoting peace, receiving their awards side by side during the ceremony.