I just learned about this today.

Good for anywhere (not just Canada!) and anyone (not just women!)

Signal For Help | Use Signal to Ask for Help | Canadian Women's Foundation
The Signal for Help is a one-handed sign someone can use to silently indicate they need someone to check in with them safely.
https://canadianwomen.org/signal-for-help/

Also useful information not just for video chats, but in the "outside world," as seen here:

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