Dr Yunus greets Nihon Hidankyo on winning of Nobel Peace Prize

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today extended his congratulations to Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group, for winning the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize.

"Congratulations to Nihon Hidankyo on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024. Your unwavering commitment to nuclear disarmament and peace is an inspiration to us all," he said in a message of felicitation.
 
Professor Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate, said: "Your advocacy and tireless efforts to ensure that the horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are never forgotten resonate deeply in our quest for a safer world".
 
"Thank you for your courage and dedication. Warmest congratulations once again," the message read.
 
Nihon Hidankyo has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize "for its efforts to create a world free of nuclear weapons."