Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japan A-Bomb Survivors

Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway attended the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, where the award was presented to the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers (Nihon Hidankyo) for its advocacy against nuclear weapons. Despite personal challenges, including Mette-Marit's health issues and her son's ongoing legal troubles, the royal couple maintained a united front at the prestigious event. The ceremonies, held on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death, also included celebrations in Stockholm for other Nobel categories. Nihon Hidankyo, founded in 1956, has been a significant voice for peace and nuclear disarmament. This year marks a poignant moment as it approaches the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, with over 106,000 survivors in Japan. The economic sciences prize was awarded to researchers exploring the link between institutions and prosperity, highlighting ongoing global challenges in inequality.