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Denmark Apologizes for Historical Forced Contraception in Greenland

8/30/2025

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Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen apologized for the forced contraception of 4,500 Greenlandic women from 1966 to 1970, calling it systemic discrimination.
Greenland's former Prime Minister characterized the actions as genocide.
The apology comes ahead of an investigation report due in September, which will address compensation.
Greenlandic leaders view the apology as crucial for healing and enhancing relations.

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Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen apologized for the forced contraception of 4,500 Greenlandic women from 1966 to 1970, calling it systemic discrimination.
Greenland's former Prime Minister characterized the actions as genocide.
The apology comes ahead of an investigation report due in September, which will address compensation.
Greenlandic leaders view the apology as crucial for healing and enhancing relations.