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Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize: Japanese Group Representing Hiroshima and Nagasaki Survivors

Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese organization representing survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The group, which has long advocated for the abolition of nuclear weapons, works to raise awareness of the catastrophic humanitarian impacts of nuclear warfare. Founded in 1956, Nihon Hidankyo gives a voice to the "Hibakusha" (atomic bomb survivors), sharing their testimonies globally to push for disarmament and peace. Their Nobel recognition highlights decades of efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons and prevent future nuclear tragedies.