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Rights expert urges Denmark and Greenland to examine colonial legacy’s impact

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  1. smoontjes
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    This is an older article but it's an ongoing thing here in Denmark - this part in particular: Reading about the impact of Danish rule on Greenland is very depressing. There are so many systemic...

    This is an older article but it's an ongoing thing here in Denmark - this part in particular:

    “I was particularly appalled by the testimonies of Inuit women who reported that Danish healthcare providers had inserted intrauterine devices (IUDs) without their knowledge or consent. Some of them were as young as 12 years old," he said.

    Mr. Cali Tzay recalled reports of Inuit women living in Denmark whose children had been taken from them without their knowledge and consent and placed in Danish foster care.

    Reading about the impact of Danish rule on Greenland is very depressing. There are so many systemic and inherited issues in Greenland as a result of my country's colonial rule. Hopefully by posting this I can spread just a small amount of awareness.

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    1. smoontjes
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      Was also very shocked to hear that from an SF member. Anyone from the right wing saying it, particularly from the far right - sure, that would make sense. Even someone from S saying it would've...

      Was also very shocked to hear that from an SF member. Anyone from the right wing saying it, particularly from the far right - sure, that would make sense. Even someone from S saying it would've made sense.

      But I thought SF were better than that. I wonder if he just wasn't thinking (improbable if he's like that in private too I guess), and whether leadership maybe has reprimanded him

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