Graca Machel to Receive 2025 Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for Humanitarian Work

Mozambican rights activist and humanitarian Graca Machel has been awarded the 2025 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust. Recognized for her pioneering work in education, health, economic empowerment, and humanitarian efforts, Machel has significantly influenced global policies, including leading a landmark UN study on armed conflict's impact on children. She has held key roles such as Mozambique's first Minister of Education and Culture and contributed to international bodies promoting social development and women's empowerment.