Since 1993, Amma has been increasingly recognized by the international community as a treasured repository of practical spiritual wisdom, who has the capacity to guide the world towards a better, brighter future. Amma is regularly invited by international organisations to address the issues of religious differences, the environment, and peacemaking.

The Parliament of the World's Religions, 1993
In 1993, the world's spiritual leaders, representing 125 religions, participated in the international event held in Chicago. Amma was chosen as one of three Presidents of Sanatana Dharma (the Hindu faith).

United Nations 50th Anniversary, 1995
In the 1995 event Amma spoke on her vision for the 21st Century. Her "Unity is Peace" address was a highlight of the Interfaith Celebrations at the UN 50th Anniversary in New York.

World Peace Summit, 2000
In August, 2000, Amma was guest speaker at the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, organized by the UN. Amma lent the UN Millennium World Peace Summit a unique charm with Her spontaneity, humility, and tenderness. Asked by the press what She would do if She was the ruler of the world, She responded, "I would be the sweeper," so that She could "sweep everyone's mind clean."

Gandhi-King Award, 2002
The Non-Violence award was presented to Amma in 2002 at the United Nations Palace in Geneva, in recognition of Her lifelong work in furthering the principles of non-violence.

Global Peace Initiative of Women, 2002
Amma gave the keynote address at the Global Peace Initiative of Women and Religious Leaders. Amma called on the need for women and men to come together in unity, accepting, respecting and valuing each other's differences.

Amritavarsham 50, 2003
Personalities and people from 191 countries participated in Amma's 4-day 50th Birthday Celebrations at Kochi in 2003.

The Parliament of the World's Religions, 2004
Amma gave in inspiring address at the Parliament of World's religions held in Barcelona in 2004.

International day of Peace
In September 2004, the United Nations requested religious and spiritual leaders around the world to lend their support to the observance of its International Day of Peace. The day centred around a one-minute worldwide silent prayer.

"Prix Cinema Verite"
Cinema Verite, a French film organization, Honouring Amma in acknowledgment of her role as a force for world peace and harmony.