Nihon Hidankyo, a group of atomic bomb survivors, wins Nobel Peace Prize for opposing nuclear weapons.

Nihon Hidankyo, an association of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombing survivors, has won the Nobel Peace Prize for advocating against nuclear weapons. The group argues against the theory of nuclear deterrence and emphasizes the dangers of nuclear arsenals. The Back from the Brink campaign, supported by Massachusetts state senator Jo Comerford and congressman Jim McGovern, seeks to negotiate a global agreement to eliminate nuclear weapons.

December 13, 2024
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