In an important announcement on October 11, 2024, the Japanese organization Nippon Hidankyo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its tireless commitment to a world without nuclear weapons.The award recognizes the group’s influential work in raising awareness of the devastating effects of nuclear war, particularly through the powerful testimonies of atomic bomb survivors known as the Hibakusha of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.The speech, delivered at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo, drew attention to the deep legacy of those who had survived the horrors of a nuclear attack.Nippon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement founded by survivors, aims to educate the public and policymakers about the need for nuclear disarmament and the use of other nuclear weapons.
In recent years, the global situation has worsened due to new tensions related to the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
The Nobel Committee’s decision to honor Nippon Hidankyo reflects the Committee’s growing recognition of the need for sustained efforts toward peace and disarmament in a volatile world.
