Today’s news / Greenlandic women can seek compensation for forced IUD
The Minister for Justice Affairs Naaja H. Nathanielsen is relieved that the Naalakkersuisut is now taking action following the apology that was given in September to the women affected by the spiral case, she says in the press release. (Archive photo). Photo: Christian Klindt Sølbeck/Ritzau Scanpix

Greenlandic women can seek compensation for forced IUD

Greenlandic women can apply for compensation if they received a contraceptive device without consent after January 1, 1992. The Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, emphasizes the issue relates to human dignity and acknowledging the pain inflicted. In September, Naalakkersuisut and Danish...

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