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THE ABORTION CONVERSATION PROJECT

We recognize the transformative power of pregnancy and all its possibilities. We envision a world in which abortion is affirmed as a moral decision without stigma. We believe that open and honest conversations, in a safe environment, about the experience of abortion will begin to create this world.

The Abortion Conversation Project is committed to eliminating the stigma of abortion by creating new ways and opportunities to talk about abortion honestly and publicly. The real life experiences of providers and women themselves will enable people to understand and appreciate the complex moral decision making surrounding a pregnancy decision.

We pledge open conversations that do not demonize those with differing views, or convince anyone that we are “right”. We realize that decisions about pregnancy bring up issues of life, death, sex, parenthood, and so much more. We want to create safe spaces for women and men to consider what is best for their lives.

The Abortion Conversation Project consists of its board and staff, Conversation Partners that affiliate with us, and connections to clinics and prochoice organizations and individuals. Conversation Partners agree to support the project and may join in national discussions sponsored by ACP. To join, see further information under Activities.

Independent abortion providers* founded the National Coalition of Abortion Providers, a 501 c 4, in 1990 to meet our networking, political and business needs. The Abortion Conversation Project, a 501 c 3, founded in 2000 to create strategies to challenge the stigma surrounding abortion. In July of 2008, both organizations will join to form the Abortion Care Network, a 501 c 3 not for profit that would expand the abortion care community around independent providers and harness the energy generated by our “open and honest” conversations. ACP activities will continue under the auspices of the Abortion Care Network. See “Activities section” for further information about our projects.