The Prime Minister invites to an event on the occasion of an apology to the six survivors of the 22 Greenlandic children who wer

The Prime Minister invites to an event on the occasion of an apology to the six survivors of the 22 Greenlandic children who were sent to Denmark in 1951

On 8 December 2020, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen gave a written apology to the six surviving children of the 22 Greenlandic children who were sent to Denmark in 1951. The children became part of an experiment that had major human consequences.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is now inviting the six survivors to an official apology event together with Greenland's two members of the Folketing as well as representatives from the Danish Red Cross and Save the Children.

Chairman of the Naalakkersuisut Múte B. Egede also participates in the event.

The event will take place at the National Museum on Wednesday 9 March 2022 at 14-16.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen states prior to the event:

“On December 8, 2020, I gave a written apology to the six survivors, but I am glad that it is now possible to carry out an event where we can meet. Their story and the tragic consequences of the trial of which they became a part have touched me deeply. Therefore, I look forward to finally being able to say sorry on behalf of Denmark at a personal meeting. ”

The chairman of the Naalakkersuisut states prior to the event:

"It meant a lot when the Prime Minister apologized in writing in December 2020, but it means at least as much that the six survivors now get an apology face to face. It is a historic day that the whole of Greenland as well as myself have been looking forward to. ”

The press will have the opportunity to be present. Registration must be made no later than 9 March at 10.

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