Nihon Hidankyo Awarded Nobel Peace Prize for Anti-Nuclear Activism

The Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors is recognized for its persistent efforts to abolish nuclear weapons as global tensions rise.

• Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization formed by survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize.
• The award highlights the organization's role in advocating for nuclear disarmament amid increasing global nuclear threats, including recent rhetoric from Russia.
• Nihon Hidankyo's activism has been pivotal in maintaining the international taboo against the use of nuclear weapons.
• The Nobel Committee's decision comes as the world faces heightened tensions, with nuclear threats resurfacing in conflicts involving Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
• The recognition aims to honor the survivors, known as hibakusha, who have tirelessly shared their experiences to promote peace and prevent future nuclear warfare.

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