Stockholm, October 11: The Nobel Peace Prize 2024 has been awarded to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo in recognition “for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again." The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award on October 11, praising Nihon Hidankyo's commitment to promoting global disarmament and peace.

The decision to award Nihon Hidankyo the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 is deeply rooted in the principles outlined in Alfred Nobel’s will. This award not only honours Nihon Hidankyo's relentless efforts to promote a world free from nuclear weapons but also aligns with Nobel's vision of recognising achievements that bring the greatest benefit to humankind. Nobel Peace Prize 2024 Goes to Nihon Hidankyo: Japanese Organisation of Atomic Bombing Survivors Wins Prestigious Award for Efforts To Achieve ‘A World Free of Nuclear Weapons’.

All about Nihon Hidankyo

According to the official website for the Nobel Prize, Nihon Hidankyo's main goals are to support the rights of Hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors) and to prevent any future use of nuclear weapons. Through personal testimonies, they educate the world on the humanitarian impact of nuclear weapons, embracing the motto, “No more Hibakusha.” Nobel Peace Prize 2024 Winner Name: Japanese Outfit Nihon Hidankyo Wins Prestigious Award for Efforts To Achieve ‘A World Free of Nuclear Weapons’.

The committee expressed its intention to "pay tribute to all atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki who, despite enduring immense physical suffering and painful memories, have turned their tragic experiences into a driving force for hope and a commitment to peace."

The Nobel Prize highlights achievements in peace, literature, physics, chemistry, medicine, and economic sciences. This prestigious award celebrates individuals and organisations worldwide for their outstanding contributions to humanity. This year’s Nobel Prize announcements started from October 7 to October 8.

 

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