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International Safe Abortion Day is 28 September.
This new digital symposium, ReproDialogue: Critical Discussions on Self-managed Abortion & Reproductive Justice by guest editor Lucía Berro Pizzarossa in collaboration with Birmingham Law School and the Centre for Health Law, Science and Policy at the University of Birmingham, brings the international revolution in self-managed reproductive healthcare into focus. Additional posts will run weekly.
Introduction by Lucía Berro Pizzarossa
Long before telemedicine emerged as a popular avenue for accessing reproductive health services outside of hospitals and clinics, feminist organisations had already pioneered a similar revolution in self-managed reproductive care. For decades, these grassroots groups have been on the frontlines of abortion care, offering essential information and reliable medications to people seeking to manage their reproductive health outside traditional medical institutions. What started as activism driven by necessity has evolved into a global movement that challenges the very structure of abortion care. Today, self-managed abortion (SMA) is more than just a method for accessing abortion services — it’s a transformative force, a model that invites us to reimagine the role of medical systems, policy frameworks, and power in reproductive rights. Read More