SCENE + HEARD: Daily Post The Nobel Peace Prize and How It Works By Staff Friday, October 11, 2024 10:51 AM Last week, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo of Japan. As The New York Times reports, he "represents more than 300,000 survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki attacks, known as the hibakusha. These survivors have used their testimony to raise awareness of the humanitarian consequences of nuclear warfare." Head over to The Times to learn more about Hidankyo's incredible work, and how the committee chooses a Noble Peace Prize winner each year.