Dozens of abortion rights advocates gathered in Austin, Texas, from Friday to Sunday for a summit featuring survivors of life-threatening pregnancies, reproductive health experts, policymakers, and grassroots organizers. Together, they addressed the impact of abortion bans nationwide and shared ways they are helping women in "banned states" access safe and legal abortions. Their message was clear: "Abortion is healthcare."
The three-day summit, organized by Abortion in America (AIA), was not publicized, and its location remained undisclosed throughout to protect the safety of its participants. Hosting the event in Texas—where abortion is banned in almost all circumstances—was of symbolic significance to AIA's leadership.
