Netherlands apologizes to mothers separated from their children

The Dutch government officially acknowledges the harm caused to mothers forced to give up their children.

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This declaration comes after decades of silence on forced adoptions from the 1950s-1980s.

Financial compensation for victims is also under consideration.

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