04 November 2012: From January to July 2012, at least 38 Cambodians have been shot dead by Thai soldiers who caught them sneaking into the border illegally. The Cambodians are often accused of crossing the border to log for valuable timber. Human rights activists claim that the violent reaction from the Thai soldiers may amount to extrajudicial killings and they have called for thorough investigations into these cases. Meanwhile, the Thai government asserts that the shootings have been an act of self-defense against Cambodians who were armed and shot first.

02 September 2012: Equity Weekly attended a special training where journalists were encouraged to learn about human rights and to apply a human-rights approach to their work.

01 July 2012: In Cambodia, sexual abuse of boys and girls is more common that most of us imagine. And the vast majority of offenders are usually known to the child and their families. Many are even relatives of the victims. Fear and shame can contribute to the families’ reluctance to go to the authorities and the lack of effective law enforcement, impunity and corruption contribute to the increase in child rape cases. Equity Weekly talked to victims, their families and experts to find a way to eradicate this problem.

It’s been more than a month since the murder of environmental activist Chut Wutty and the future of his organized citizen patrols remains uncertain. Wutty was instrumental in developing a style of activism that brought together hundreds of people to fight against illegal logging. But with his death many are questioning whether his followers will have the discipline and courage to carry out his legacy. Equity Weekly followed hundreds of activists as they paid tribute to Chut Wutty and vowed to continue their mission to protectCambodia's forests.

22 April 2012: Garment workers across Cambodia have launched a series of protests to demand better working conditions and more benefits. A protest at the Kaoway sports shoe factory in Bavet town in February turned violent when the former governor allegedly shot and injured three female workers. Six thousand workers had staged the protest against the factory’s refusal to accept their request for a transportation and lunch allowance, benefits they claim workers at other factories in Cambodia already enjoy. Equity Weekly talked to the affected women and investigated the reasons behind these protests.