Shigeko Sasamori

Shigeko Sasamori was a Japanese survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. She was 13 years old when the bomb was dropped, and she sustained severe injuries, including severe burns that covered most of her body. Following her survival and recovery, Sasamori became a dedicated peace activist and advocate for nuclear disarmament, traveling internationally to share her testimony and raise awareness about the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons. Her advocacy work with organizations dedicated to peace and nuclear non-proliferation made her a respected voice in the global peace movement. Sasamori's courageous decision to publicly share her story and work toward preventing future nuclear catastrophes exemplifies the resilience and moral commitment of many hibakusha survivors. Her decades-long activism contributed significantly to international consciousness about nuclear weapons' devastating human costs and strengthened the movement toward global nuclear disarmament and peace.