European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans said: "This is an era in which we all have to make an extra effort to understand each other, see the world through the eyes of one's neighbour or far-relative in order to combat fear or even hatred between peoples. Journalists offer us that essential opportunity to do so through their words and stories about people like us."

Vĕra Jourová, Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, added: "Journalists play a key role in promoting an inclusive society. We should support journalists who investigate discrimination, injustice and write articles defending democracy, equality and respect for human rights." In line with the theme of the Colloquium, the articles selected focused on "Promoting social acceptance and diversity of all faiths and beliefs".

The jury, made up of experts on journalism and equality and European Commission staff, chose three articles over 28 from all EU Member States, published in the past two years. The awarded articles, as Commission announced, "showcase examples of print and online journalism promoting diversity and combatting discrimination". 

Dora Koretić, a journalist for the daily newspapers Jutarnji list and weekly magazine Globus, was awarded for tje article "My Life Under Hidjab in Zagreb", which portrays two successful young women - a math student and a neuroscientist, both mothers and ambitious individuals. The goal of the article, and the reason these women accepted to talk publicly, is to fight stereotypes and prejudice.

All the rewarded articles are available on the European Commission website.