Nobel Peace Prize Honors Atomic Bomb Survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Friday, 11 October 2024, 11:53
Nobel Peace Prize Recognition
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors from the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Significance of the Award
This award highlights the relentless efforts of the survivors against the escalation of nuclear weapons.
- Advocacy against atomic warfare
- Long-term activism recognized by the Nobel Committee
- Global peace efforts emphasized by survivors
Impact on Peace Initiatives
Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, noted the significance of the award as a response to ongoing nuclear proliferation concerns.
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