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Japanese Organization Nihon Hidankyo Wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

An exterior view of Oslo City Hall, the venue of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Dec. 9, 2021. For reasons that are not entirely clear, Nobel decided that the peace prize should be awar

The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors for its efforts “to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.” The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised the group “for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again.”

The organization, also known as Hibakusha, was formed by survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. The committee highlighted the importance of maintaining the nuclear taboo, calling it “a precondition of a peaceful future for humanity.”

Nihon Hidankyo formed by survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.
Hibakusha group awarded Nobel Peace Prize for anti-nuclear efforts.
Committee emphasizes importance of maintaining nuclear taboo for peace.

While acknowledging that no nuclear weapon has been used in war for nearly 80 years, the committee expressed concern that the taboo against the use of nuclear weapons is currently under pressure. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the committee, emphasized that the stories and testimonies of the Hibakusha serve as a crucial reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons.

The committee's decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo reflects the organization's dedication to preserving peace and advocating for a world free of nuclear threats. By honoring the efforts of the Hibakusha, the committee aims to inspire future generations to continue the fight against nuclear proliferation.

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