"Victims of Denmark's IUD scandal, in which thousands of Greenlandic women and girls were forcibly fitted with contraceptive coils without their knowledge or consent, have claimed victory in their legal fight with the Danish government after it was confirmed they will be eligible for compensation. The Danish parliament, Folketinget, and the government reached an agreement on Wednesday that entitles about 4,500 Greenlandic women to claim 300,000 DKK (35,000) each from a reconciliation fund."
"The announcement comes after a three-year battle by 143 women who filed a lawsuit demanding the same figure in compensation for the pain and suffering they had endured as a result, which they said was a violation of their human rights. Denmark ruled Greenland as a colony until 1953 and retained control of its healthcare system until 1992. In September, after years of failing to acknowledge the violations, Denmark made an official apology to the women."
"According to the findings of an impartial investigation of contraceptive practices during that period, the government said an estimated 4,500 women may be entitled to compensation. In order to qualify, the women will have to provide a credible report of the incident, must have lived in Greenland during the qualifying period, and declare on oath that they had no knowledge or consent of the procedure taking"
About 4,500 Greenlandic women who were given contraceptive coils without their knowledge or consent between 1960 and 1991 will be eligible to apply for compensation. The Danish parliament and government agreed that eligible women may claim 300,000 DKK each from a reconciliation fund. The measure follows a three-year legal battle by 143 women and an impartial investigation that estimated the number of potential claimants. Denmark ruled Greenland as a colony until 1953 and retained control of its healthcare system until 1992. The Danish government issued an official apology and acknowledged systemic discrimination and physical and psychological harm. Applications will open in April 2026 and the law comes into force in June.
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