For Atomic Bomb Survivors, a Nobel Prize and a Reckoning, 80 Years Later

The Nobel committee awarded the 2024 Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a symbol of atomic bomb survivors' advocacy for a nuclear-free world amidst rising global nuclear tensions.

Nihon Hidankyo represents hundreds of thousands of hibakusha, who have raised awareness of nuclear warfare's human costs, emphasizing how survivor testimonies inform global peace efforts.

Chairman Jorgen Watne Frydnes stated that the survivors help us comprehend the 'incomprehensible pain' of nuclear weapons, contributing significantly to maintaining the nuclear taboo.

Frydnes noted alarming trends in diminishing respect for the nuclear taboo, underscoring the need for continued advocacy against nuclear arms, especially in a politically volatile landscape.

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