Have you seen this signal before? The Signal for Help is a simple, one-handed gesture that allows someone facing gender-based violence to silently reach out for support. Knowing what to do and how to react when you see it could save a life. Sign up today and download the Guide. | Canadian Women's Foundation

Today we will be sharing the international hand signal of help. The signal is a way for victims to indicate non-verbally that they need help. As demonstrated in the video below by NFWI Membership Project Officer Juliet, it is meant to be done with one hand and sees an individual face their palm outward toward the camera or other person before tucking their thumb inwards and closing their remaining fingers on top to make a fist. The signal can be used in a number of situations to signify help is