Former Hong Kong No 2 official Anson Chan to receive international justice prize in US
Ex-chief secretary recognised for advancing social justice in city
Hong Kong’s former No 2 official Anson Chan Fang On-sang has been named the fourth recipient of an international award, joining previous recipients such as former US president Jimmy Carter, for her work advancing social justice in the city.
The annual O’Connor Justice Prize was created to honour retired US Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O’Connor – the first woman in the top court in the United States. It recognises those who have made extraordinary efforts to advance the rule of law, justice and human rights.
Chan said on Monday that she was deeply honoured. The city’s former chief secretary will fly to Phoenix, Arizona to accept the award in February.
“I am deeply honoured and delighted to accept this prestigious award in honour of a great lady, whom I deeply admire,” Chan said, as quoted in the official statement from the award administrator.
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Chan, 77, was born in Shanghai and moved to Hong Kong as a child. She started her government career as an administrative service cadet in 1962. She chaired the Association of Female Senior Government Officers, fighting for better rights and equal wages for women in the service.
