Apologies for Forced Contraception in Greenland

Denmark and Greenland apologize for historical involuntary contraception on Indigenous women.
Policy dates back to 1960s with forced contraceptive measures on Inuit, including girls under 12.
Over 4,000 females fitted with IUDs 1960s-1970s, many experienced pain and distress.
354 women testified to investigators.
Danish government to create fund for compensation as part of reconciliation.
Apologies and fund show Denmark's intent to reconcile past abuses amid lawsuits and calls for dialogue.
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