Profile: TaraBonistall
 
 
 
   
 
"Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one unexpended effort that might have saved the world. " - Jane Addams
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I am here to remind you to care!

 

I am the winner of MTV's "Got What It Takes To Be an MTV News Correspondent" contest, and I will be bringing you reports from the 2008 International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. Check back for daily updates!

 

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One in a Million

What if your health provider could deny you contraceptive services whenever they wanted? Sound too scary to be true? We wish. Please sign up to be part of our One Million Strong Campaign. We are asking you to commit to voting in November, and to making women’s issues a priority when you do. Don’t forget...

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Will you be as awesome as Annie Lennox?

Our last day in Mexico was certainly star studded!! The day began with an interview with Annie Lennox.  She is such an inspiring person fighting on behalf of women and children.  Annie is an ambassador for OxFam, and really knows her stuff!  This isn't something she does because it makes her look good...

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MTV & Annie
The MTV crew with Annie Lennox
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by  TaraBonistall on august 05, 2008
 
   
 
President Clinton
Is he awesome or what??
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by  TaraBonistall on august 05, 2008
 
   
 
Activists
Young activists letting you know why this is important to them.
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by  TaraBonistall on august 02, 2008
 
   
 
Marching!
Activists from around the world demonstrating the importance of this issue!
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by  TaraBonistall on august 02, 2008
 
   
 
Preparing to March
Global activists with the messages they want you to hear!
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by  TaraBonistall on august 02, 2008
 
   
 
Female Condoms for All!
An activist from Holland who fights for access to female condoms.
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by  TaraBonistall on august 02, 2008
 
   
 
MexFam Staff & Me
Me with some staff members, Carlos is an educator and Miguel works for MexFam.
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by  TaraBonistall on august 02, 2008
 
   
 
Shooting
Recording in front of the Mexico City Planned Parenthood health center.
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by  TaraBonistall on august 02, 2008
 
   
 
Visit to a Health Center
Check out my visit to a Planned Parenthood health center in Mexico City!
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by  TaraBonistall on august 01, 2008
 
   
 
Day One
A recap of the first day of the Youth Preconference of the 2008 International AIDS Conference.
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by  TaraBonistall on august 01, 2008
 
   
 
Uncle Tom
My uncle, who is a fabulous activist, musician, artist, house flipper...
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by  TaraBonistall on july 29, 2008
 
   
 
Protecting Women's Health
Yep - people still need to be reminded that it's important...
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by  TaraBonistall on july 29, 2008
 
   
 
My sisters
Me & my beautiful sisters!
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by  TaraBonistall on july 29, 2008
 
   
 
Tara and Cecile Richards
Me with Cecile Richards, the President of PPFA
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by  TaraBonistall on july 29, 2008
 
 
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Young Feminist Advocates
Supporting women, and standing up for the injustices that the female race faces.
Tags: Women   feminist
by  caseychris on october 30, 2007
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It's Your (Sex) Life
Being in control and smart about the choices you make in your life - and that includes about sex - is what think: IYSL is all about. Get more information about...
Tags: condoms   STDs   Relationships   sex   Think   Gay   Abstinence   pregnancy   ...
by  thinkMTV on september 03, 2008
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WE ARE THE CHANGE!
A THiNK group which aims to begin a "wave of change" in the world by changing within ourselves first and then lending a little something to those around us. Simple...
Tags: change   peace   help   Love   heart
by  dynamicteens on june 30, 2008
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