Friedensnobelpreis 2024 Awarded to Japan’s Anti-Nuclear Group Nihon Hidankyo
Friedensnobelpreis 2024 Recognizes Nihon Hidankyo
The Japanese peace organization Nihon Hidankyo is awarded the Friedensnobelpreis 2024 for its steadfast efforts towards a nuclear-free world. This honor acknowledges the group's use of eyewitness testimonies to illustrate the horrors of atomic warfare. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the new chair of the Nobel Committee, announced the award in Oslo, stating that they had yet to reach the organization with news of their accolade.
Context of the Award
The announcement comes amidst ongoing conflicts, including the situation in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine, where the importance of peace initiatives is highlighted. This year, 286 candidates were nominated for the Friedensnobelpreis, including 197 individuals and 89 organizations. Notably, that number is fewer than in prior years, as nominees remain a closely guarded secret for 50 years.
Other Nobel Prize Updates
- Previously announced Nobel laureates include categories like Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, and Literature.
- The Economics award will conclude the announcements this Monday.
- Nobel prizes are traditionally awarded in Stockholm, except for the Friedensnobelpreis, given uniquely in Oslo.
Prize Details
The Nobel Prizes, established by inventor Alfred Nobel, come with a prize amount of 11 million Swedish Kronor (approximately 970,000 Euros) for each category. Recipients are celebrated on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.
Previous Friedensnobelpreis Recipients
- 2023: Narges Mohammadi for her fight against women's oppression in Iran.
- 2022: Ales Bjaljazki and others for human rights advocacy.
- 2021: Maria Ressa and Dmitrij Muratow for defending freedom of expression.
- 2020: UN World Food Programme for combating hunger and improving peace conditions.
- 2019: Abiy Ahmed for promoting peace and international collaboration.
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