Iconic Indian monuments are turning blue: UNICEF explains why

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• Nov 14, 2022 | Kabir Chakraborty

This celebration is set to grow larger in the days ahead as ‘World Children’s Day’ will be celebrated globally coming Sunday.

Digital Desk: Every year, India marks the birth anniversary of the country's first Prime
Minister - Jawaharlal Nehru - by celebrating
Children's Day. This celebration is set to grow larger in the days ahead as ‘World
Children’s Day’ will be celebrated globally coming Sunday.

The India unit of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has good
news. This week, several buildings across the country, including some of the
country's most iconic monuments, will turn 'blue.' Since 1989, the United
Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has held global celebrations on November 20.

This week, the buildings will turn blue to symbolise the unwavering
support for creating a more safe and healthy environment for children.
"Wondering why buildings in India are turning blue?" This is for !
Keep an eye out in your neighbourhood and show your support for children!
UNICEF tweeted on Monday, "#WorldChildrensDay #GoBlue." "Today
is an action day for children, by children!" "Happy
#ChildrensDay," the UN organisation tweeted separately.

'Child Rights Week' is observed from November 14 to November 20. There
are events planned to teach children about their rights and how to exercise
them.

According to UNICEF, approximately 230 buildings across the country
registered support for 'World Children's Day' last year. The Rashtrapati
Bhavan, Prime Minister's Office, Parliament Building, Qutub Minar, Kolkata's
Howrah Bridge, and Hyderabad's Charminar were among the iconic structures that
lit up blue in support of children's rights.