President Michelle Bachelet of Chile
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The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2024 will be conferred on former Chilean president and prominent human rights voice Michelle Bachelet, a statement issued by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust said on Friday (December 6, 2024).
The international jury for the award was chaired by former National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon.
“President Michelle Bachelet is one of the world’s most prominent voices for human rights, peace, and equality. In her various roles as the founding director of UN Women, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and as President of Chile, she has spoken strongly for gender equality and the rights of the most vulnerable sections of the population at home and across the world,” the statement read.
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“Her personal courage and example in standing for peace and the rights of marginalised people continue to inspire men and women around the world,” it added.
The prize honours her work to improve gender equality, human rights, democracy and development in difficult circumstances, the statement said, also noting her contributions towards fostering India’s relations with Chile.
Published – December 06, 2024 10:57 pm IST
