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A silent hand gesture saved a woman from domestic violence at a 7-Eleven, emphasizing the vital role of discreet nonverbal communication in saving lives. In Alhambra, California, a woman subtly used ...

A hand signal created by the Canadian Women’s Foundation could be used to save victims of gender-based violence in the UK, a new report says. (Alamy) An inquiry set up in the wake of the murder of ...

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 ...

Editor's note: This story contains mentions of possible domestic violence. Those facing domestic abuse can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit its website for ...

THE CANADIAN Women’s Foundation first introduced the domestic violence hand signal on April 14, 2020. The Women’s Liberation Movement of the 1960s and 1970s brought attention to the problem of ...

A Kentucky driver who has been credited with helping rescue a kidnapped 16-year-old girl from the car of a suspected pedophile has revealed that he did not recognize her distress hand signal that she ...

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 ...