ravaged country." Hagi along with other women founded in 2000 the so-called Sixth Clan, the clan of women, giving women a voice in the peace process in Somalia. This year's award is worth 2 million kronor (300,000 dollars) and was to be shared equally between the award winners. A total of 91 candidates from 44 countries were nominated. Swedish-German philanthropist Jakob von Uexkull created the prize in 1980 "to honour and support those offering practical and exemplary answers to the most urgent challenges facing us today." --MORE