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Greenlandic Mother Fights Custody Battle Amid Discrimination Claims

9/15/2025

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Ivana Bronlund, an 18-year-old mother from Greenland, lost custody of her newborn, Aviaja-Luuna, shortly after birth in Denmark.
Authorities required her to undergo a parental competency test due to her past and cultural background.
Critics claim the test is unfairly applied to Greenlandic families, with a study indicating they are five times more likely to lose custody.
Denmark's minister admitted a “severe mistake” in her case, noting local authorities did not adhere to new laws.
An appeals hearing is scheduled for Tuesday as Bronlund seeks to regain custody, highlighting ongoing injustices faced by Greenlandic women.

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Story summary

Ivana Bronlund, an 18-year-old mother from Greenland, lost custody of her newborn, Aviaja-Luuna, shortly after birth in Denmark.
Authorities required her to undergo a parental competency test due to her past and cultural background.
Critics claim the test is unfairly applied to Greenlandic families, with a study indicating they are five times more likely to lose custody.
Denmark's minister admitted a “severe mistake” in her case, noting local authorities did not adhere to new laws.
An appeals hearing is scheduled for Tuesday as Bronlund seeks to regain custody, highlighting ongoing injustices faced by Greenlandic women.