120,000 people were killed by atomic bombs dropped over Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 6 and 9 August 1945. A comparable number died later as a result of burn and radiation injuries. 650,000 people who bore witness to these horrific attacks and survived. These survivors are known as ‘Hibakusha’ in Japanese. 100,000 Hibakusha that are still alive today to tell their stories, almost 80 years later. This year’s Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the organisation Nihon Hidankyo in recognition of their efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons. Founded by survivors, they use compelling witness testimonies as a reminder to the world that nuclear weapons can never be used again. Learn more about Nihon Hidankyo: bit.ly/4eJ7e5O