Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2024
• Invested on: March 19, 2026

Mellissa Veronica Fung, O.C.
London, England, United Kingdom

Mellissa Fung is an acclaimed veteran correspondent, author and documentary filmmaker. After being kidnapped in Kabul during her coverage of the war in Afghanistan in 2008, she chronicled her harrowing experiences in her best-selling book, Under an Afghan Sky: A Memoir of Captivity. Through her riveting films, she has become a powerful advocate for women and girls in war-torn countries, giving a voice to victims and calling for greater international protection.