Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for its decades-long efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
Composed of hibakusha, survivors of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the organization has worked for years to make the world a better place.
Nuclear Taboo
Founded in 1956, Nihon Hidankyo has sent survivors around the world to share their personal horrific experiences of exploding nuclear weapons.
The Nobel Committee praised the group’s contribution to the global “nuclear taboo,” which has discouraged the use of nuclear weapons since World War II.
$1 Million To Be Awarded
This recognition comes at a time when the nuclear threat is resurfacing amid global tensions, making the group’s message more relevant than ever.
The prize will be awarded in December, including $1 million, a diploma, and a gold medal, in a ceremony that honors their vital work.
