Key facts
- ICAN received the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize.
- The award was given for efforts to abolish nuclear weapons.
- The ceremony was held on Sunday.
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) was honored with the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize during an awarding ceremony held on Sunday. The organization received the prestigious award for its dedicated efforts to revitalize the global movement towards the abolition of nuclear weapons. This recognition highlights ICAN's significant role in advocating for nuclear disarmament.