Muscat: The prestigious award was announced at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo, marking the highlight of the Nobel week, which runs from October 7-14.

Nihon Hidankyo, formed in 1956, is the largest and most influential group of atomic bomb survivors, known as Hibakusha. They have been honoured for their relentless work advocating for a nuclear-free world, drawing from their own devastating experiences during the atomic bombings in August 1945. Through powerful witness testimonies, the organisation has played a key role in shaping international norms that stigmatise nuclear weapons as morally unacceptable.

This year’s prize, worth 11 million Swedish kronor (approximately $1.1 million), will be presented along with a diploma and gold medal at a formal ceremony on December 10, commemorating Alfred Nobel’s death.

Last year’s winner was Narges Mohammadi, a jailed Iranian women’s rights advocate, recognised for her brave fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her efforts for social reform. Observers had also speculated that organisations like the UN Palestinian Refugee Agency (UNRWA) and the International Court of Justice were among the top contenders for this year’s award.