The Hibakusha help us to describe the indescribable, to think the unthinkable, and to somehow grasp the incomprehensible pain and suffering caused by nuclear weapons, said Norwegian Nobel Committee Chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes during the Friday announcement.
Nihon Hidankyo has fought for a nuclear weapon ban, prevention of a nuclear war, and a Japanese law to compensate Hibakusha survivors and families, playing a significant role in the global disarmament dialogue.
Despite a global push for nuclear disarmament, nearly 13,000 nuclear weapons owned by nine countries remain, indicating that the taboo against nuclear weapon use is under significant pressure.
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