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 15-Oct-2024

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 2024

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Why in the News?

The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its dedicated efforts to promote a world free from nuclear weapons. The Norwegian Nobel Committee highlighted the organization's impactful witness testimonies that emphasize the necessity of never using nuclear weapons again.

About Nihon Hindakyo

  • Founded: 1956
  • Official Name: Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations
  • Mission: Advocates for nuclear disarmament and spreads awareness about the humanitarian impact of nuclear weapons.
  • Key Contributions
    • Represents survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.
    • Documents testimonies of hibakusha to emphasize the suffering caused by nuclear weapons.

About Nobel Peace Prize

  • Established: 1901
  • It is a prestigious international award.
  • It honors individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to peace and humanitarian efforts.
  • Awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, the announcement of laureates attracts global attention.
  • Between 1901 and 2024, the prize has been awarded 105 times to 142 laureates.
    • Recipients include 111 individuals and 31 organizations.
  • The International Committee of the Red Cross has won the prize three times: in 1917, 1944, and 1963.
  • The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has been honored twice, in 1954 and 1981.