If You See A Man With A Painted Fingernail, Here’s What It Means

**Note:** This story originally made headlines in October 2016.

A powerful campaign by Australian non-profit YGAP saw male celebrities worldwide painting a single fingernail to help raise awareness about child abuse. The initiative, called **Polished Man**, highlights a devastating statistic: men commit 90% of sexual assaults against children.

The campaign’s motto, **“Nail it to end it,”** encouraged men to paint one nail, sparking conversations and raising funds for trauma recovery and prevention programs for children. Celebrities like **Zac Efron**, **Chris Hemsworth**, and champion swimmer **Michael Klim** proudly took part, sharing images on social media under the hashtags **#PolishedMan** and **#NailIt**.

Since its launch, the initiative gathered over **\$513,000 in donations from more than 61,000 supporters**, with corporate partners also joining the cause.

The fundraiser wrapped up on **October 15**, leaving behind a global conversation about protecting children and the importance of turning awareness into action.