The extraordinary efforts of Nihon Hidankyo and other representatives of the Hibakusha have contributed greatly to the establishment of a nuclear taboo.

International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for mobilising the influence of the medical profession against the threat of nuclear weapons. Full name: International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear WarNative name: International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW)Founded: 1980, Boston, MA, USADate awarded: 5 October…

Linus Pauling was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his fight against the nuclear arms race between East and West. Linus Pauling Full name: Linus Carl PaulingBorn: 28 February 1901, Portland, OR, USADied: 19 August 1994, Big Sur, CA, USADate awarded: 10 October 1963 Chemistry scientist and peace activist Linus Pauling is the only Nobel…

The international campaign  to Abolish Nuclear Weapons  (ICAN) is a coalition of non-governmental organizations in one hundred countries promoting adherence to and implementation of the nuclear weapon ban treaty. This landmark global agreement was adopted in New York on 7 July 2017. ICAN began in Australia and was formally launched in Austria in April 2007.…