Nihon Hidankyo: A Legacy of Peace and the Fight Against Nuclear Weapons

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese grassroots organization of atomic bomb survivors, known as Hibakusha. This recognition highlights the organization's enduring efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons and promote peace amid rising global tensions and conflicts involving nuclear capabilities.

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese grassroots movement comprising atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha. This award underscores their relentless pursuit of nuclear disarmament and peace.

In the wake of the announcement, Joergen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, emphasized the unthinkable suffering caused by nuclear armaments. Frydnes highlighted how the Hibakusha's advocacy underscores the need to reinforce the nuclear taboo amidst ongoing global conflicts and nuclear threats.

Officials from Japan, including Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Hiroshima Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki, applauded the recognition. They stressed the significance of Hibakusha's message, particularly in light of international crises involving potential nuclear threats. This Peace Prize serves as a powerful reminder of the catastrophic human cost of nuclear weapons and the urgent call for disarmament.

(With inputs from agencies.)