Nihon Hidankyo and the Nobel Peace Prize: Honoring Atomic Bomb Survivors
Friday, 11 October 2024, 09:00
Nihon Hidankyo Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors, for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons. The group represents hundreds of thousands of survivors from the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Significance of the Award
- The hibakusha act as living memorials to the horror of the atomic bombings, offering invaluable testimony to raise awareness.
- Chairman Jorgen Watne Frydnes emphasized the extraordinary efforts of Nihon Hidankyo in establishing the nuclear taboo, preventing nuclear weapon usage in conflict for 80 years.
- As survivors age, their impact and testimonies are crucial in combating modern nuclear threats.
This prestigious recognition comes amidst rising nuclear tensions globally, particularly concerning Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
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