Survivors of the atomic bombings have been recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize for advocating a nuclear-free world, highlighting the enduring impact of personal testimony.
The Nobel committee honored Nihon Hidankyo for generating global opposition to nuclear weapons through personal narratives, educational campaigns, and urgent warnings about their risks.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba praised the Nobel award as extremely meaningful, acknowledging the organization’s efforts in the abolition of nuclear weapons as crucial in today's world.
Despite no nuclear usage since WWII, the Nobel committee warns the taboo around nuclear weapons is pressured by current global tensions, especially from Russia and North Korea.
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