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A missing North Carolina teenager was reportedly rescued after using a viral hand signal. The "signal for help" was launched by the Canadian Women's Foundation and went viral on TikTok. It's meant to ...

Victims of domestic abuse who need to show they are in danger but can't speak can use a hand signal to flag up their distress to someone over video chat. The hidden sign is being shared by a women's ...

A missing 16-year-old girl was rescued after using a simple hand gesture that can silently signal that you are in danger or need help, prompting many to reshare social media videos of the sign. The ...