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This teach-in will focus on how to best assist someone who is self-managing their abortion (SMA) using abortion pills, including guidance on digital security, access to abortion pills, varying medication protocols, and speaking with medical professionals about SMA. No prior knowledge of SMA is necessary. This training will be particularly useful to those who have abortion doula training, live in or travel to states with restrictions on SMA, and those who may need to self-manage their own abortion or assist someone else with the process.  

Laila Salaam (she/her) is a young reproductive justice activist and recent graduate from the George Washington University. She currently serves as Reproaction’s Lead Organizer. Laila is a passionate advocate for self-managed abortion, D.C. statehood, and expanded sexual health education, considering all to be matters of reproductive justice. 

Reproaction is a left-flank culture change organization leading bold direct action to increase abortion access and advance reproductive justice nationally, as a matter of human dignity. They specialize in strategic communications, opposition research, and community organizing.