Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Nuclear Disarmament Efforts

The organization, formed by Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors, is recognized for its enduring campaign against nuclear weapons.

The Nobel committee honored Nihon Hidankyo for its advocacy to eliminate nuclear weapons and its impactful survivor testimonies.
Founded in 1956, the organization emerged as a response to nuclear testing and has since led global anti-nuclear movements.
Nihon Hidankyo has been instrumental in supporting the UN treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons, signed by 94 countries.
The award highlights growing nuclear threats, including modernized arsenals and geopolitical tensions, underscoring the urgency of disarmament.
Despite Japan's reliance on nuclear deterrence, the organization continues to challenge national policies and raise awareness domestically.