The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, a group of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These survivors, known as Hibakusha, are recognized for their efforts in advocating for a world free of nuclear weapons and sharing their stories to highlight the catastrophic consequences of nuclear warfare. Despite the global movement towards stigmatizing the use of nuclear weapons, there are concerns about the modernization and threats of nuclear weaponry in current times. The decision to honor Nihon Hidankyo is seen as a continuation of Alfred Nobel’s vision to recognize individuals making a difference in promoting peace and nuclear disarmament.
https://www.nobelprize.org/press-release-peace-2024/