Greenlandic Mother’s Newborn Removed After “Parenting Competence” Tests: Outrage and Accusations of Racism
Danish authorities removed Ivana Nikoline Brønlund’s one-hour-old baby after she underwent “parenting competence” tests, despite a new law prohibiting these tests on individuals with Greenlandic backgrounds. Brønlund, who was born in Greenland, was told her baby was removed due to past trauma, and that she was “not Greenlandic enough” for the law to apply. The municipality admits to process faults, while the case has ignited protests and calls for government intervention to reunite mother and child. Campaigners argue the use of these tests is culturally insensitive, and the case mirrors previous instances of Greenlandic children being separated from their mothers.
John Q. Hosedrinker