Hibakusha: Nobel Laureates Advocating Nuclear-Free Future

The Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, known as Hibakusha, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons. The group, comprising Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors, shares witness testimonies on the devastating effects of nuclear warfare, advocating for a nuclear-free world.

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization formed by atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, has received the Nobel Peace Prize. This grassroots movement was recognized on Friday for its dedication to achieving a world free of nuclear weapons.

The Nobel Committee emphasized the importance of Hibakusha's efforts, highlighting their witness testimonies as crucial in illustrating the catastrophic impact of nuclear weapons and advocating against their use. Their work aligns with past recipients like ICAN, awarded in 2017, who also focus on nuclear disarmament.

The Peace Prize, valued at 11 million Swedish crowns, equivalent to about $1 million, will be awarded in Oslo on December 10th, commemorating Alfred Nobel's legacy. The prize honors those committed to peace and the elimination of nuclear threats.

(With inputs from agencies.)