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Men have been seen in public with one painted fingernail, and the reason behind it is both cool and for a good cause. Men may choose to paint one or more fingernails on each hand, and the color they select may vary from man to man. Some even take it up a notch by adding designs on top of the color, but the meaning behind it remains the same.

This trendy practice originated Down Under and is now making its way to the United States. It all started when Elliot Costello, while on a trip with a group called Hagar International, met a young girl named Thea who inspired him to paint his nail and spread the idea further.

The group’s purpose was to make a difference in the lives of the people of Cambodia, but it was the smallest villager, Thea, who left the greatest impact on Elliot. As Elliot spent time with Thea, he discovered that she had been a victim of sexual abuse. In a heartfelt moment, he promised Thea that he would always keep his painted nail as a reminder of her and to raise awareness about the issue of child abuse. This encounter motivated Elliot to create the Polished Man project, which challenges men to paint one fingernail for a week to become a #PolishedMan.

The symbolism behind the painted nail is powerful. That one nail represents the one in five children who will experience sexual violence. Polished Man, an organization dedicated to ending sexual violence against children, believes that being a Polished Man means challenging violent behavior and language, both locally and globally. Since men are responsible for 96% of this type of violence against children worldwide, Elliot believes that men must be at the forefront of change if we want to put an end to the abuse of innocent children.

The ultimate goal of the Polished Man project goes beyond just raising awareness. Elliot hopes that the painted nail will spark conversations about this unfortunate reality and inspire new ideas to combat child abuse. Additionally, donations to support educational programs and resources for child survivors of abuse are encouraged.

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Let’s all embrace the #PolishedMan campaign and use it as an opportunity to speak out against child abuse. By sharing this article with your family and friends, you can help spread awareness and support a cause that aims to protect the future of our children. Together, we can make a difference!