International distress gesture

The international gesture for help is that the thumb is tightened, and then the other four fingers are clenched like fists.

A simple gesture, called "distress signal", is specially used for video calling for help. The most important thing is that you don't leave electronic traces like sending emails or text messages. Anyone who wants to send a distress signal just needs to look at the camera, tighten his thumb, and then clench the other four fingers like a fist.

If someone sees the signal, they can call the sender and ask if they are still there, so that they will answer without attracting attention and suspicion. They also suggest sending text messages to people who ask for help, asking questions such as "Are you all right" or "What can I do for you".

Limitations of distress gestures:

Especially for people with poor Internet connection or social barriers. But she said that they hope to provide some people with a tool to deal with the sharp increase in domestic violence during this period.