P4. If you see a man with one painted fingernail, here’s what it means

Elliot Costello met a girl named Thea while traveling in Cambodia, who had her nails painted daily. After she painted one of his nails, he learned that she had been sexually assaulted. This deeply affected him and inspired him to start the #PolishedMan movement, where men paint one nail to symbolize the one in five children who experience sexual abuse.

The movement aims to change men’s attitudes and reduce child sexual violence. Since men are responsible for 96% of this violence, Elliot believes they must lead the change. The painted nail sparks conversations about child abuse and encourages donations to support educational programs for survivors.

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