Reports split over whether forced contraception of Greenlandic women and girls constituted genocide
Summary
Two reports about forced contraception of Indigenous women and girls in Greenland by Danish health authorities disagreed on whether the actions were genocide. The Greenlandic government released the reports but did not officially state if they consider it genocide under the United Nations’ definition. Denmark has apologized and approved compensation for victims.Key Facts
- Forced contraception happened mainly from the 1960s to early 1990s in Greenland.
- Around 4,000 women and girls, about half of the fertile population, were fitted with birth control devices or injections without consent.
- The practice aimed to reduce Greenland’s rapidly growing population at the time.
- More than 350 victims, some as young as 12, came forward with their stories.
- Denmark agreed to pay about $46,500 to each victim and issued an official apology last year.
- Greenlandic Prime Minister announced plans to create a reconciliation commission.
- The two reports have differing views on whether this forced contraception counts as genocide.
- Greenland is a self-governing territory of Denmark, with debates ongoing about its future amid international interest.
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