Residents of Zagreb had a very tough time in March. Not only did COVID-19 strike unexpectedly with the consequences we’ve all experienced, but the city was also the epicentre of an earthquake that left only devastation in its wake. Old buildings were completely destroyed, public transports were stopped, and people were left without a roof over their heads. Danijela saw this situation and thought it was time to show something positive. “There are women in this country who selflessly share their knowledge and time, volunteering in social engagement initiatives. My movie ’Women can do it!’ is about them. It follows three women helping society during the coronavirus outbreak, from 24 April to 10 May. It shows how citizens acted and provided assistance to those in need in this unbelievably difficult period," she explains. The 22-minute movie is available on Youtube.

Education must be one of the first responses to any emergency. It is key that all people, whatever their age, can contribute to preventing the spread of the virus. In conjunction with educators and pupils, Mario helped to encourage regular information sharing on the current situation from credible, verified and relevant sources. Such conversations emphasized the importance of respect for human dignity in all circumstances to prevent the spread of hate speech, xenophobia, and prejudice. The fight against disinformation is a joint effort involving all European institutions. The European Union is also helping fight disinformation through a close cooperation with online platforms. We are encouraging them to promote authoritative sources, demote content that is fact-checked as false or misleading, and take down illegal content or content that could cause physical harm.