New Delhi: As part of a global 'Orange the World' campaign, the iconic India Gate today joined hundreds of monuments across the world that were illuminated in the colour orange celebrating the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women.

The event was organised by UN Women Indian along with UNFPA India, UNDP and UN in India as part of the United Nations' global campaign that is set to continue till December 10, designated as the UN's Human Rights Day.