Gensuikyo (Japan Council against A and H Bombs)

Gensuikyo, or the Japan Council against A- and H-Bombs, is a peace organization founded in 1955 advocating for the abolition of nuclear weapons. It promotes a world without nuclear threats through activism, education, and advocacy, emphasizing pacifism and human security. The group works to raise awareness about the dangers of nuclear arms, supports nuclear disarmament treaties, and honors the victims of nuclear bombings. Gensuikyo also seeks to prevent nuclear proliferation and encourages Japan’s peaceful use of nuclear technology, reflecting Japan's historical experience with atomic bombing and its commitment to peace and disarmament efforts globally.