Nihon Hidankyo
Nobel Prize laureate in Peace 2024
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Nihon Hidankyo is a Japanese organization founded by survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It advocates for a world free of nuclear weapons and raises public awareness about the devastating consequences of their use. Through survivor testimonies, the organization emphasizes the importance of never resorting to such weapons. Its commitment to peace and justice was recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024.
Frequently asked
- Who is Nihon Hidankyo?
- Nihon Hidankyo is a Japanese organization founded by survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It advocates for a world free of nuclear weapons and raises public awareness about the devastating consequences of their use. Through survivor testimonies, the organization emphasizes the importance of never resorting to such weapons. Its commitment to peace and justice was recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024.
- In what year did Nihon Hidankyo win the Nobel Prize?
- 2024 — Peace