He was honoured for his contribution to the promotion of human rights and international justice, as well as for his commitment to the European vision of Southeast Europe. "The most important task of all politicians should be the fight for peace," Josipovic said at the ceremony, adding he dedicated the award to all victims of war. (Index.hr, tportal.hr - 09/05/11)
Josipović je priznanje dobio zbog doprinosa promovisanju ljudskih prava i međunarodne pravde, kao i zbog predanosti evropskoj viziji Jugoistočne Evrope. „Najvažniji zadatak nas političara trebalo bi da bude borba za mir“, rekao je Josipović na svečanoj dodeli, dodajući da posvećuje nagradu svim žrtvama rata. (Index.hr, tportal.hr – 9.5.2011)