Nobel Peace Prize Honors Atomic Bomb Survivors' Activism
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, for its activism against nuclear weapons. The award highlights the growing pressure on the global taboo against nuclear armament, as acknowledged by Norwegian Nobel Committee Chair, Jørgen Watne Frydnes.
- Country:
- Norway
The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization representing survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings, recognizing its steadfast activism against nuclear weapons proliferation.
Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, emphasized the importance of this award in light of the increasing pressure on the worldwide taboo against nuclear weapon usage.
The recognition not only honors past survivors but also amplifies the ongoing global discourse surrounding nuclear disarmament and the critical need to prevent future nuclear conflicts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
Advertisement
ALSO READ
Breaking Boundaries: Art and Activism Unite in 'Beyond Boundaries' Exhibition
Sterling Slides on BoE Activism and Middle East Tensions
Legacy of Hiroshima: A Call for Nuclear Disarmament
Delhi High Court's Pivotal Proceedings: Climate Activism, Admission Disputes, and POCSO Case Delays
Nobel Peace Prize Honors Hiroshima Survivors' Fight Against Nuclear Weapons