Global Hand Sign

Global Hand Sign
for Under 16s

This 3-step hand sign is a silent cry for help, used by children around the world to signal they are being sexually abused and are not safe.

1️⃣ Open palm
2️⃣ Place thumb across palm
3️⃣ Close fingers into a fist

The more children and adults who understand this sign, the better we can protect and safeguard our young people.

✋ Share this Global Hand Sign demonstration video.

Be the adult who notices and knows what to do. Learn more about the Global Hand Sign Response.

Find a range of free Global Hand Sign posters designed to raise awareness in workplaces and community spaces.

A poster with black and red background promoting preventing child sexual abuse. It features three hand signs illustrating the sign language for 'help' with the text 'Help save some kids' and 'Teach the hand sign'. It includes a heart with an arrow symbol and the message 'Handing the shame back' along with a website link to www.handingshameback.org.

Message from our Ambassador

Scott Beard has an important message to share:
It is time for adults to recognise the silent signal used by children under 16 to show they are being sexually abused and are not safe.

For the safety of our children and the future of our country, we must share and teach this Global Hand Sign.

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