Danish Government Moves to Compensate Greenlandic Women in IUD Scandal

The Danish government is preparing to offer compensation to Greenlandic women who were subjected to the insertion of intrauterine devices (IUDs) without their consent. A bill proposing this compensation scheme is set to be introduced next week, according to the Ministry of Health and Church Affairs.

This initiative specifically targets Greenlandic women who had IUDs forcibly inserted up until 1991. The proposed legislation aims to rectify past wrongs by providing financial redress to those affected by this coercive practice.

The introduction of the bill was delayed due to the recent general election and subsequent government negotiations. However, eligible women will be able to submit their applications to the Patient Compensation Association starting July 1, pending the law's enactment.

The government has determined a fixed compensation amount of DKK 300,000 for each affected woman. This measure seeks to acknowledge the harm caused and provide a measure of justice to the survivors of this historical injustice.