Comments on: Morocco: AIDS, Money and Sex Toys http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/ The world is talking. Are you listening? Wed, 30 May 2012 14:55:52 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Global Voices بالعربية » ردود أفعال المدونين على الوعي بالإيدز في العالم العربي http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-2/#comment-1578812 Global Voices بالعربية » ردود أفعال المدونين على الوعي بالإيدز في العالم العربي Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:28:19 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1578812 [...] تستطيع قراءة المزيد عن سلوك المجتمع المغربي تجاه الإيدز في هذا المقال. [...] [...] تستطيع قراءة المزيد عن سلوك المجتمع المغربي تجاه الإيدز في هذا المقال. [...]

]]> By: Global Voices po polsku » Refleksje blogerów nad świadomością o HIV/AIDS w świecie arabskim http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-2/#comment-1578320 Global Voices po polsku » Refleksje blogerów nad świadomością o HIV/AIDS w świecie arabskim Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:32:45 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1578320 [...] Więcej o nastawieniu do HIV/AIDS w Maroko w tym poście. [...] [...] Więcej o nastawieniu do HIV/AIDS w Maroko w tym poście. [...]

]]> By: Blogueros reflexionan sobre concientización frente al VIH / SIDA en el mundo árabe « Holismo Planetario en la Web http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-2/#comment-1577286 Blogueros reflexionan sobre concientización frente al VIH / SIDA en el mundo árabe « Holismo Planetario en la Web Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:43:32 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1577286 [...] más acerca de las actitudes marroquíes hacia el  VIH / SIDA en este post (en inglés, árabe y [...] [...] más acerca de las actitudes marroquíes hacia el  VIH / SIDA en este post (en inglés, árabe y [...]

]]> By: Global Voices na srpskom » Osvrt blogera na svest arapskog sveta o HIV-u/AIDS-u http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-2/#comment-1577157 Global Voices na srpskom » Osvrt blogera na svest arapskog sveta o HIV-u/AIDS-u Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:51:59 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1577157 [...] Više o stavovima Marokanaca o HIV/AIDS-u pročitaj u ovom postu. [...] [...] Više o stavovima Marokanaca o HIV/AIDS-u pročitaj u ovom postu. [...]

]]> By: Global Voices teny Malagasy » Hevitry ny mpamaham-bolongana momba ny fampahafantarana ny VIH/SIDA any amin’ny Tontolo Arabo http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-1/#comment-1577000 Global Voices teny Malagasy » Hevitry ny mpamaham-bolongana momba ny fampahafantarana ny VIH/SIDA any amin’ny Tontolo Arabo Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:31:06 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1577000 [...] ny fihetsika hafa ataon'ny Maraokana manoloana ny VIH/SIDA ato amin'ity lahatsoratra [...] [...] ny fihetsika hafa ataon'ny Maraokana manoloana ny VIH/SIDA ato amin'ity lahatsoratra [...]

]]> By: Conversations for a Better World – Bloggers Reflect On HIV/AIDS Awareness In Arab World http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-1/#comment-1576942 Conversations for a Better World – Bloggers Reflect On HIV/AIDS Awareness In Arab World Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:53:48 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1576942 [...] Read more about Moroccan attitudes to HIV/AIDS in this post. [...] [...] Read more about Moroccan attitudes to HIV/AIDS in this post. [...]

]]> By: Global Voices Online » Bloggers Reflect On HIV/AIDS Awareness In Arab World http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-1/#comment-1576802 Global Voices Online » Bloggers Reflect On HIV/AIDS Awareness In Arab World Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:02:29 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1576802 [...] Read more about Moroccan attitudes to HIV/AIDS in this post. [...] [...] Read more about Moroccan attitudes to HIV/AIDS in this post. [...]

]]> By: Malikha Abdullahwali http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-1/#comment-1574392 Malikha Abdullahwali Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:54:21 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1574392 Bismillah AR Rahman Ar Rahim As Salaamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu Insha Allah I hope that sexual satisfaction will not continue to be viewed as the panacea for Morocco's problems. There are some variables that contribute to the inertia that has become trademark of that country such as a mind-boggling illiteracy rate despite high accessibility to the internet (a major source of educational information even for those who are drop-outs); a governing body that is merely a puppet manipulated by Israeli and American protocols; lack of adequate health care for all individuals with or without HIV disease and most significantly a withdrawal and turning away from the sincere practice of Islam-I deliberately placed this on the bottom of the totem pole because it is the first and most powerful weapon in the arsenal of cure for the surmounting maladies of the Moroccan people. The vibration of a sex toy and the short-lived pleasure it brings cannot fill the widening void that threatens to engulf the lives of a people who have lost hope. A people who have had a rich Islamic history! The dependency upon the French has to be broken and assistance should be sought from Allah SWT...meaning Allah SWT will guide the seekers of truth to a genuine source of assistance. My message to the Moroccans...do not give up your faith in Allah SWT. Turn back to Him and seek his Rahmah through sincere worship. Bismillah AR Rahman Ar Rahim
As Salaamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu
Insha Allah I hope that sexual satisfaction will not continue to be viewed as the panacea for Morocco’s problems. There are some variables that contribute to the inertia that has become trademark of that country such as a mind-boggling illiteracy rate despite high accessibility to the internet (a major source of educational information even for those who are drop-outs); a governing body that is merely a puppet manipulated by Israeli and American protocols; lack of adequate health care for all individuals with or without HIV disease and most significantly a withdrawal and turning away from the sincere practice of Islam-I deliberately placed this on the bottom of the totem pole because it is the first and most powerful weapon in the arsenal of cure for the surmounting maladies of the Moroccan people. The vibration of a sex toy and the short-lived pleasure it brings cannot fill the widening void that threatens to engulf the lives of a people who have lost hope. A people who have had a rich Islamic history! The dependency upon the French has to be broken and assistance should be sought from Allah SWT…meaning Allah SWT will guide the seekers of truth to a genuine source of assistance. My message to the Moroccans…do not give up your faith in Allah SWT. Turn back to Him and seek his Rahmah through sincere worship.

]]> By: Solana Larsen http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-1/#comment-1568011 Solana Larsen Fri, 22 May 2009 15:43:03 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1568011 Technically, edible underwear is food? Technically, edible underwear is food?

]]> By: Jillian C. York http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-1/#comment-1567993 Jillian C. York Fri, 22 May 2009 13:24:20 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1567993 For what it's worth, there is a small shop that does sell milder sex toys (e.g. edible underwear) in the town where I used to live. It's run by a really elderly lady, which always made me giggle. She sells other stuff too, of course. For what it’s worth, there is a small shop that does sell milder sex toys (e.g. edible underwear) in the town where I used to live. It’s run by a really elderly lady, which always made me giggle. She sells other stuff too, of course.

]]> By: Hisham http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-1/#comment-1567969 Hisham Fri, 22 May 2009 07:03:05 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1567969 @Anna: I'm not sure about the legal details of it all but the Moroccan law is not clear in that matter. It refers to vague "immoral", "deviant" behavior which -at the discretion of a judge- may include everything from selling to possessing such items. @Anna:
I’m not sure about the legal details of it all but the Moroccan law is not clear in that matter. It refers to vague “immoral”, “deviant” behavior which -at the discretion of a judge- may include everything from selling to possessing such items.

]]> By: Anna http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-1/#comment-1567929 Anna Thu, 21 May 2009 20:53:24 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1567929 I'm sure the sale of adult merchandise is banned in Morocco, but is possession of sex toys also illegal? I’m sure the sale of adult merchandise is banned in Morocco, but is possession of sex toys also illegal?

]]> By: Hisham http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-1/#comment-1565139 Hisham Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:03:50 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1565139 There is indeed a lot of ambivalence toward the issue of HIV/AIDS in a society still quite conservative. Whilst -as you rightly put it Jillian- many acknowledge the importance of preventive measures, there is still a heavy moral and religious undertone attached to the infection, which practically doesn't help the fight against the disease. There is indeed a lot of ambivalence toward the issue of HIV/AIDS in a society still quite conservative. Whilst -as you rightly put it Jillian- many acknowledge the importance of preventive measures, there is still a heavy moral and religious undertone attached to the infection, which practically doesn’t help the fight against the disease.

]]> By: Jillian C. York http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/04/28/aids-money-and-sextoys/comment-page-1/#comment-1565007 Jillian C. York Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:59:36 +0000 http://globalvoicesonline.org/?p=71095#comment-1565007 Thanks Hisham for covering such an important issue. Living in Morocco, I was always surprised by the dichotomous attitude toward HIV. Young friends would support local efforts to pass out condoms on the street or educate youth about the disease, but would privately confide the attitude that "it doesn't happen to good people." Excellent first post! Thanks Hisham for covering such an important issue. Living in Morocco, I was always surprised by the dichotomous attitude toward HIV. Young friends would support local efforts to pass out condoms on the street or educate youth about the disease, but would privately confide the attitude that “it doesn’t happen to good people.”

Excellent first post!

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