Women in Journalism and Media Program
RAPP’s Women in Journalism and Media Program is a multi-year initiative supporting female journalists and women working across Aruba’s media sector. Women in journalism and media can face specific professional challenges, including online and workplace intimidation, safety concerns, unequal visibility, limited access to professional development and pressure on their mental well-being. Through workshops, training and […]
RAPP Freedom Dinner 2026
RAPP Hosts Aruba’s First Freedom Dinner On 5 May 2026, RAPP organized Aruba’s first Freedom Dinner, bringing journalists and representatives of public and civil society organizations together for an open conversation about freedom, press freedom and democracy. The gathering took place at NUSA in Oranjestad and connected World Press Freedom Day on 3 May with […]
Public Series: Information under pressure
Public series on disinformation 2025 In October, RAPP hosted a three-part public series called ‘Information under Pressure /Informacion bou Presion’ dedicated to one of the most urgent issues facing Aruba today: disinformation and its impact on journalism, democracy, and our communities. Each session had a different lens: from journalism, to governance, to national security, but […]
Caribbean Journalism Seminar 2025
Theme for this year: Rebuilding trust in Caribbean Media This annual event, organized by Red Arubiano di Prensa Profesional (RAPP), brought together journalists, media professionals, and guests to reflect on one of the most urgent challenges facing the region: how to strengthen public trust in a rapidly shifting information landscape. The seminar featured an inspiring […]
Caribbean Journalism Seminar 2024
Theme: Turning Challenges into Opportunities With September 1st recognized as Press Day on Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, we saw it as the ideal occasion to create an annual seminar for journalists in the month of September. The first edition of the Caribbean Journalism Seminar 2024 marked the official launch of Aruba’s first professional journalism association, […]