We are honored to share this edited excerpt from the Nobel Peace Prize speech delivered by Nihon Hidankyo on December 10, 2024. This video briefly addresses the mention of Korean atomic bomb victims during the speech. May the pain and voices of all atomic bomb survivors continue to resonate as a powerful message for peace and a world free from the threat of nuclear weapons.
The following is an excerpt from the speech delivered by Nihon Hidankyo:
In December 1994, Japan enacted the "Law Concerning Relief to Atomic Bomb Survivors" (A-Bomb Survivors Relief Law), combining two previous laws to provide support for those affected by the atomic bombings. However, despite this law, no compensation was offered for the hundreds of thousands of deaths caused by the atomic bombings.
To this day, the Japanese government has consistently refused to provide state compensation, limiting its support only to those suffering from radiation damage. Once again, it must be emphasized that the Japanese government has not provided any compensation for the deaths caused by the atomic bomb.
For many years, these laws did not extend to A-bomb survivors living abroad, regardless of their nationality. Korean Hibakusha, who were exposed to the atomic bombings in Japan and returned to their home country, as well as Hibakusha who emigrated to countries like the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and Canada, have suffered not only from the unique illnesses caused by the A-bomb but also from a lack of understanding of their suffering by others.
Nihon Hidankyo has long worked in solidarity with the A-bomb survivor associations in various countries. Through legal actions and joint campaigns, we have called on the Japanese government to act and ensure that survivors living abroad receive the same support as those in Japan.
Our movement continues to call for the immediate abolition of nuclear weapons. We urge nuclear-armed states and all governments worldwide to take action for a nuclear-free world.
Voices of Atomic Bomb Survivors
Mention of Korean Victims in the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Speech
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We are honored to share this edited excerpt from the Nobel Peace Prize speech delivered by Nihon Hidankyo on December 10, 2024. This video briefly addresses the mention of Korean atomic bomb victims during the speech. May the pain and voices of all atomic bomb survivors continue to resonate as a powerful message for peace and a world free from the threat of nuclear weapons.
The following is an excerpt from the speech delivered by Nihon Hidankyo:
In December 1994, Japan enacted the "Law Concerning Relief to Atomic Bomb Survivors" (A-Bomb Survivors Relief Law), combining two previous laws to provide support for those affected by the atomic bombings. However, despite this law, no compensation was offered for the hundreds of thousands of deaths caused by the atomic bombings.
To this day, the Japanese government has consistently refused to provide state compensation, limiting its support only to those suffering from radiation damage. Once again, it must be emphasized that the Japanese government has not provided any compensation for the deaths caused by the atomic bomb.
For many years, these laws did not extend to A-bomb survivors living abroad, regardless of their nationality. Korean Hibakusha, who were exposed to the atomic bombings in Japan and returned to their home country, as well as Hibakusha who emigrated to countries like the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and Canada, have suffered not only from the unique illnesses caused by the A-bomb but also from a lack of understanding of their suffering by others.
Nihon Hidankyo has long worked in solidarity with the A-bomb survivor associations in various countries. Through legal actions and joint campaigns, we have called on the Japanese government to act and ensure that survivors living abroad receive the same support as those in Japan.
Our movement continues to call for the immediate abolition of nuclear weapons. We urge nuclear-armed states and all governments worldwide to take action for a nuclear-free world.