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Denmark Apologizes for Forced IUDs on Greenlandic Women
- On Wednesday in Nuuk, the leaders of Denmark and Greenland formally apologized for the historical practice of involuntary contraception imposed on Indigenous Greenlandic women, a policy that dates back to the 1960s.
- The apologies came after an independent report released earlier this month revealed that some Inuit victims, including girls as young as 12, were subjected to contraceptive measures such as IUD placement or hormonal birth control injections without their consent in an effort to control population growth.
- Over 4,000 females, including both women and girls, were reportedly fitted with IUDs from the 1960s through the mid-1970s, with many experiencing physical pain and emotional distress; 354 women provided testimonies to investigators.
- Frederiksen acknowledged that the past cannot be changed but emphasized the need to take responsibility, announcing the Danish government's plan to create a fund aimed at providing financial compensation to victims as part of reconciliation efforts.
- The apologies and fund signal Denmark’s intent to reconcile past abuses amid ongoing lawsuits and Greenlandic calls for broader dialogue on historical injustices and self-governance.
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