Denmark’s experiment on Inuit children: a painful legacy of forced assimilation
In Denmark and Greenland, the legacy of colonialism continues to fracture Inuit communities—most visibly through the treatment of Indigenous children. Despite formal apologies and recent policy shifts, deep-rooted biases still drive unequal treatment and lasting psychological harm. The struggle for justice and cultural survival remains far from over. Historical background and motivation Denmark’s relationship with […]
Generations of children growing up in the Kakuma Refugee Camp
Kakuma Refugee Camp, located in northwestern Kenya, has evolved from a temporary shelter into one of the world’s largest refugee settlements. Originally intended to house displaced individuals fleeing conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia, the camp now hosts refugees from various nations. Among them, there are many children facing severe challenges in accessing their fundamental […]
The current state of child labour in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is home to over 50% of the world’s cobalt reserves. Cobalt is an essential mineral for rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles, smartphones, and renewable energy technologies. However, this critical resource comes at a staggering human cost: the exploitation of child labour in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). […]
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