Morocco: The loneliness of an intersex
Wednesday 16 March 2011 / by Djamel Belayachi

http://www.afrik-news.com/article19127.html

Neither male nor female, Said, 45, was born intersex (hermaphrodite). As a result of this condition, Said has never had access to real work or any decent medical care. Dreaming of reversing this condition, Said dreams of becoming a "man" to live live a normal life.

Said is unemployed and has no social life. The 45 year old Moroccan is childless and burdened with numerous health problems. Born intersex, that is, neither quite male nor female, Said lives in a small town near Tetouan, in Morocco, with family because of social prejudices which have resulted in the lack of care. Despite the difficult situation, Said won't be bogged down: "I plead with intersex people not to hide, they have no reason to be ashamed" Said tells Afrik-News.com. Interview.