They were given the accolade for demonstrating ‘through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again’.
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday to Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo for its efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
The group, comprising survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings, was recognised by the Norwegian Nobel Committee for demonstrating “through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again”.
The year 2025 will mark the 80th anniversary of the bombings.
The Nobel committee said that the testimony of the Hibakusha – the survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki – is unique.
“These historical witnesses have helped to generate and consolidate widespread opposition to nuclear weapons around the world by drawing on personal stories, creating educational campaigns based on their own experience, and issuing urgent warnings against the spread and use of nuclear weapons,” said the committee.
