The Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce (RDCC) proudly announces the fifth edition of Purple Night Romania (PNR), a nationwide awareness campaign marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd.
Each year, companies, municipalities, embassies, and organizations across Romania illuminate their buildings in purple, symbolizing unity, accessibility, and respect for the nearly one million Romanians living with visible and invisible disabilities.
A Record of Progress and Solidarity
In 2024, over 115 landmarks nationwide — including ministries, embassies, universities, and corporate headquarters — lit up in purple, from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Iași, Constanța, and Baia Mare. This record participation reflected a growing national commitment to equality, accessibility, and inclusion across both public and private sectors.
Building on this success, Purple Night Romania 2025 aims to inspire an even broader movement — uniting businesses, local authorities, NGOs, and citizens to transform the colour purple into a beacon of solidarity and inclusion across the country.
“Purple Night Romania is more than a symbolic act — it’s a collective statement of empathy, unity, and respect. Each light that shines on December 3rd reflects the promise of a more accessible Romania, one that recognises the potential of every person. Inclusion starts with awareness, but it grows through consistent action — in our workplaces, our cities, and our communities,” said Estera Anghelescu, President of the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce and Recruiting & Employer Branding Director at Kaufland Romania.
New for 2025: The “Purple Public Transport” Campaign
This year, Purple Night Romania 2025 introduces a new communication campaign within public transportation, aimed at bringing the message of inclusion directly into people’s daily lives. Throughout December, buses, trams, and metro stations in the capital will feature visuals and powerful messages promoting accessibility, empathy, and equal opportunity.
Partner organizations can join this nationwide initiative by displaying their logo and supporting messages on public transport. By doing so, brands will become ambassadors of positive change, contributing to a public conversation about the importance of accessibility and inclusion.
How to Participate?
Participation is open to all — from global corporations to small businesses, from city halls to individual citizens.
Here’s how to join the movement:
- Illuminate your building or office in purpleon the evening of 3 December 2025 to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
- If lighting is not possible, show your support through purple-themed displayssuch as clothing, ribbons, flags, or digital visuals.
- Display the official Purple Night Romania Key Visual (KV)on indoor or outdoor LED screens (available upon request at purplenightromania@rdcc.ro).
- Share your participationon social media using the hashtag #PurpleNightRomania2025, tagging @rdcc.ro.
- Demonstrate your commitment to accessibility and inclusion throughout December by joining our Purple Public Transport campaign.
Why Join?
Participating in Purple Night Romania offers tangible benefits for organizations and communities alike:
- National Visibility– Your brand will be featured in RDCC’s national campaign coverage, including press releases, website, and social media channels.
- Corporate Social Responsibility– Align your organization with one of Romania’s largest inclusion movements, supported by companies, embassies, and institutions.
- Employee Engagement– Inspire your team by taking part in a meaningful initiative that strengthens workplace culture and social cohesion.
- Advocacy & Legacy– Your participation contributes to long-term progress in disability awareness, accessibility, and public policy development.
Join the Movement
To become a partner or participant in Purple Night Romania 2025, or to learn how your company can be featured on the Purple Painted Public Transport, contact the RDCC at purplenightromania@rdcc.ro or visit www.rdcc.ro/purple-night-romania.
Let’s light up Romania — together, we can turn awareness into action and build a truly inclusive society.
About Purple Night Romania
Launched in 2020 by the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce (RDCC), Purple Night Romania is a nationwide awareness campaign celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The initiative calls on public and private stakeholders to visibly express solidarity by illuminating buildings in purple and promoting messages of equality, accessibility, and inclusion.
In 2024, the campaign reached over 115 landmarks and institutions, including embassies, corporations, NGOs, and government buildings, making it one of the largest disability inclusion campaigns in Eastern Europe.
About the Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce (RDCC)
The Romanian Diversity Chamber of Commerce (RDCC) is an organization dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the Romanian business community. By bringing together local and multinational companies, the RDCC collaborates on initiatives that encompass awareness and education projects, development of organizational culture, ED&I training, certification and networking activities for the public and private sector, and their employees. As we engage with a diverse group of stakeholders, including women, LGBTQ+, Roma, persons with disabilities, and other minority groups, alongside business leaders, the RDCC vision is to advocate for a diverse and inclusive economy accessible to all. Learn more here: www.rdcc.ro
