Danish Development Aid Funds 'Activist' Training and 'Norm-Critical' Education on India's Third Gender

Danish development aid funds are reportedly being used for controversial educational initiatives, including "norm-critical" teaching about India's third gender and training young people to become "activists." These revelations have emerged through multiple reports in Berlingske concerning the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' information and engagement pool.

One specific project highlighted involved a school program that received 900,000 Danish kroner (approximately $130,000 USD) to teach students how to "act as activists." Critics have described this as a "grotesque lack of respect for taxpayers."

Further details indicate that the aid has also supported "norm-critical" education focusing on the concept of a "third gender" in India. This aspect of the funding has drawn particular attention and criticism, raising questions about the allocation of public funds for such specific social and cultural topics abroad.

In response to these reports, the Moderates party has announced its intention to involve the Minister of Education. They are seeking clarification and accountability for how these development funds are being utilized, particularly concerning the nature of the educational programs being supported.