Today in Focus Revisited: The chilling policy to cut Greenland’s high birth rate
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Dec 5, 2024 
Bula Larsen, a Greenlandic woman who endured forced contraception in the 1960s, recounts her harrowing experiences. Joining her is Celine Klint, a journalist who investigated the Danish policies behind this dark chapter. They discuss the chilling details of coerced IUD insertions and the emotional trauma faced by women. The conversation also highlights Denmark's troubling relationship with Greenland, the fight for justice, and the critical importance of consent in healthcare.
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Bula's Childhood
- Bula Larsen describes a happy childhood in Greenland, where children played freely outdoors.
- She grew up in a large family with seven siblings.
Unequal Treatment
- Despite becoming part of Denmark, Greenlanders faced discrimination.
- A birthplace criteria meant lower pay for the same work as Danes.
Declining Birth Rate
- Greenland's modernization led to increased lifespans but a drastic drop in birth rates.
- The birth rate declined from approximately seven children per family in 1966 to 2.3 in 1974.