Denmark apologises to Greenland's forced contraception victims

Denmark has apologized to the women of Greenland who were subjected to forced contraception measures between 1966 and 1970. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen acknowledged the "unacceptable" and "deeply unethical" practices, where some women were fitted with intrauterine devices without their knowledge or consent. The Danish government's apology comes after a commission investigated the coercive contraception program, which was part of a broader effort to address Greenland's high birth rate and improve living conditions. The report found that the program disproportionately targeted vulnerable women, including those with low incomes, limited education, and mental health issues. Frederiksen's apology recognizes the profound impact of these actions on the women and their families, and the need for Denmark to take responsibility for this dark chapter in Greenland's history. The government has also pledged to provide financial compensation to the victims and their families, as well as to continue investigating the full extent of the forced contraception program.