WILPF UK and our European sisters share a statement of solidarity with the people of Greenland.
To the Greenlandic women and the Greenlandic population
For more than a year, the Greenlandic population and government have been subjected to the North American President Trump’s ongoing aggression, pressure, and continued threats of takeover “one way or another” and “no matter what.”
The Greenlandic government has clearly communicated that Greenland “is open for business but not for sale,” and that Greenlanders do not want to be either North American nor Danish, but instead seek Greenlandic self-determination within the Kingdom of Denmark.
Greenland occupies a strategically important region in the world, but its geopolitical importance cannot override the rights of its Indigenous Peoples.
In response to statements by the United States about its interest in taking control of the territory, UN experts stressed that regional stability and respect for the multilateral order depend on respect for self-determination and peaceful solutions between states.
They warned that any unilateral attempt to change Greenland’s territorial or constitutional status would violate the right to self-determination, as established in Article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, a treaty to which the United States has been a party since 1992.
Any change must be based on the freely expressed will of the people of Greenland, without external pressure or threats.
We are aware that the long-lasting pressure by the North American President has led to extreme stress and insecurity for the Greenlandic population, who strive to uphold friendly and peaceful relations, dialogue, and cooperation with their neighbours.
We want to express our strong and heartfelt support to the Greenlandic people in this important and just aspiration during these challenging times.
This solidarity note is signed by the following Sections of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom:
Denmark, Finland, Norway, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Austria, Sweden, and members from Belarus,
February 23
