Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors Win Nobel Peace Prize for Anti-Nuclear Activism. Can Humanity hope for Nuclear-Free Peaceful World?
Tokyo/Oslo(Newsfeeds) – Nihon Hidankyo, Japan’s atomic bomb survivor movement, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its relentless fight against nuclear weapons.
The Nobel committee hailed the group for its dedication to exposing the catastrophic effects of nuclear warfare.
"This honor belongs to all hibakusha who have courageously shared their stories to prevent future tragedies," said a Nihon Hidankyo representative.
Founded in 1956, Nihon Hidankyo has been the voice of Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors, advocating for the total abolition of nuclear weapons through their firsthand experiences.
"The suffering we endured must never happen again. This award amplifies our plea: No more Nagasakis, no more Hiroshimas," said Terumi Tanaka, a prominent survivor.
The Nobel committee recognized the group for its "tireless" efforts, which have inspired global disarmament efforts and influenced key treaties like the UN’s nuclear ban treaty.
The Nobel Prize ceremony will take place in Oslo on December 10, marking Alfred Nobel’s death anniversary. "We hope this award pushes governments to act toward a nuclear-free world," Tanaka added.
Nihon Hidankyo’s win underscores the urgent need to eliminate nuclear threats and prevent further human suffering.
