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The first Indira Gandhi award for international Justice and Harmony was given to
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Yasser Arafat
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Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian leader, was the first recipient of the Indira Gandhi Award for International Justice and Harmony in 1986. This award was instituted by the Indian government in memory of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to recognize individuals working for peace, justice, and international harmony. Arafat was honored for his efforts in the Palestinian cause and was later awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994.