"The award symbolizes the heroic and often untold stories of women who are leading the ways to peace in countries affected by war and age-old conflict.", UN Secretary General Kofi Annan said about this sculpture. It was commissioned by the United Nations to honor women peacemakers to address the fact that in 110 years, the Nobel Peace Prize had only been awarded to 10 women. Anima Mundi was awarded to women from every continent to honor remarkable achievements in ongoing conflict situations. A few extra copies are available.