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{{Infobox political party
| name             = Party for Neighbourly Love, Freedom, and Diversity
| logo             = Logo of the Party for Neighbourly Love, Freedom, and Diversity (2020).png
| logo_size        = 200px
| caption          = Party logo (2020–2022)
| colorcode        = #F535AA
| leader           = [[w:nl:Marthijn Uittenbogaard|Marthijn Uittenbogaard]]<br/>(2006–2010)<br/>[[w:nl:Nelson Maatman|Nelson Maatman]]<br/>(2020–2022)
| founders         = Marthijn Uittenbogaard<br/>[[w:nl:Ad van den Berg (activist)|Ad van den Berg]]<br/>[[Norbert de Jonge]]
| membership_year  = 2006
| membership       = 3
| foundation       = {{Start date|2006|05|31|df=y}}{{efn|The party was refounded by Nelson Maatman and Norbert de Jonge on {{start date|2020|08|07|df=y}}.}}
| dissolved        = {{end date|2022|df=y}}{{efn|The original party was dissolved on {{end date|2010|03|14|df=y}}. The second iteration of the party dissolved in 2022, following the arrest of Maatman.}}
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| website          = [https://web.archive.org/web/20090331204318/https://www.pnvd.nl/ pnvd.nl (archived)]
| country          = the Netherlands
| native_name      = {{lang|nl|Partij voor Naastenliefde, Vrijheid en Diversiteit}}
| leader1_title    = Leader in the Senate
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| leader2_title    = Leader in the House of Representatives
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| leader3_title    = Leader in the European Parliament
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| seats1_title     = [[Senate of the Netherlands|Seats in the Senate]]
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| wing1_title      = Think tank
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| colours          = {{color box|#F535AA}} [[Shades of pink|Neon pink]]
}}
{{Politics of the Netherlands}}
{{Multiple image|align=right|direction=vertical|image1=PNVD.png|caption1=Party logo (2006–2010)|image2=Board of the Partij voor Naastenliefde, Vrijheid en Diversiteit (2006).jpg|caption2=Founding and only public members of the original PNVD in 2006}}
The '''Party for Neighbourly Love, Freedom, and Diversity''' ({{langx|nl|Partij voor Naastenliefde, Vrijheid en Diversiteit}}, '''PNVD'''), alternatively the '''Charity, Freedom, and Diversity Party''', was a [[political party]] in the [[Netherlands]]. It existed without parliamentary representation<ref name=trouw/> and had only three known members {{as of|2006|lc=y}}.<ref name=BBC/> The PNVD was commonly referred to as the "pedo party" ({{lang|nl|pedopartij}}) by media outlets, due to its advocacy for the legalization of [[child pornography]] and the lowering of the [[Ages of consent in Europe#Netherlands|age of consent]].<ref name=trouw>{{cite web |url=http://www.nu.nl/algemeen/1589549/pedopartij-presenteert-nieuw-programma.html |title=Pedopartij presenteert nieuw programma &#124; nu.nl/algemeen &#124; Het laatste nieuws het eerst op |publisher=Nu.nl |date=16 March 2010 |accessdate=15 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116140541/http://www.nu.nl/algemeen/1589549/pedopartij-presenteert-nieuw-programma.html |archive-date=16 January 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=http://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/article1659507.ece |title=Pedopartij richt zich voortaan tegen religie – Nieuws – TROUW |language=nl |publisher=Trouw.nl |date=31 July 2007 |accessdate=15 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109000658/https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/article1659507.ece |archive-date=9 November 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> The party was originally founded on 31 May 2006 by three self-described pedophiles.<ref name=BBC/><ref name=expat19/> Its motto was {{lang|la|[[wikt:sapere aude|sapere aude]]}}, or "dare to know".<ref name="platform">{{cite web |url=http://pnvd.nl/prog_mei_2006.html |title=Partij voor Naastenliefde, Vrijheid & Diversiteit |accessdate=4 July 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060719220314/http://www.pnvd.nl/prog_mei_2006.html |archive-date=19 July 2006 }}</ref> Starting with the [[2006 Dutch general election|2006 general election]], the PNVD failed to contest electorally as it was unable to collect the 30 signatures from each of the 19 Dutch electoral regions it required to get on the ballot.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pedopartij haalt verkiezingen niet |url=http://www.nos.nl/nos/artikelen/2006/10/art000001C6EBF08CBC0473.html |publisher=[[Nederlandse Omroep Stichting|NOS]] |date=10 October 2006 |language=nl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061115223214/http://www.nos.nl/nos/artikelen/2006/10/art000001C6EBF08CBC0473.html |archive-date=15 November 2006 }}</ref> On 14 March 2010, the party was dissolved.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pedopartij ontbonden|url=http://www.nu.nl/politiek/2205159/pedopartij-ontbonden.html|publisher=[[NU.nl]]|date=15 March 2010|language=nl|access-date=15 March 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100316213655/http://www.nu.nl/politiek/2205159/pedopartij-ontbonden.html|archive-date=16 March 2010|url-status=live}}</ref>

The PNVD was momentarily revived on 7 August 2020, with {{Ill|Nelson Maatman|nl}} as leader and original co-founder Norbert de Jonge as secretary-treasurer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.trouw.nl/gs-bd353ac6|title=Waarom schonk de NPO aandacht aan die pedofielenpartij?|last=Bos|first=Maaike|date=14 February 2020|website=Trouw|language=nl-NL|access-date=11 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pnvd.nl/pdf/2020-08-07_PNVD-programma_20-21.pdf|title=PNVD partijprogramma 2020-2021|last1=Jonge|first1=Norbert de|last2=Maatman|first2=Nelson|date=7 August 2020|publisher=Party for Neighbourly Love, Freedom and Diversity|language=nl|access-date=9 November 2023|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807175159/https://www.pnvd.nl/pdf/2020-08-07_PNVD-programma_20-21.pdf|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> Former party leader {{Ill|Marthijn Uittenbogaard|nl}} indicated that he would not return to politics and was considering leaving the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rtvoost.nl/nieuws/325084/Oud-voorzitter-pedoclub-Martijn-trekt-zich-uit-angst-terug-uit-nieuwe-politieke-partij-Ik-overweeg-te-emigreren|title=Oud-voorzitter 'pedoclub' Martijn trekt zich uit angst terug uit nieuwe politieke partij: 'Ik overweeg te emigreren'|website=RTV Oost|date=30 January 2020|language=NL|access-date=11 April 2020}}</ref> On 5 June 2022, authorities in [[Mexico City]] arrested Maatman on suspicion of [[Human trafficking in Mexico|human trafficking]] and possession of child pornography and a firearm, and the PNVD again dissolved.<ref>{{cite news|date=7 June 2022|title=Gevluchte pedo-activist Nelson M. opgepakt in Mexico|url=https://www.parool.nl/nederland/gevluchte-pedo-activist-nelson-m-opgepakt-in-mexico~bc1e6539/|language=nl|work=[[Het Parool]]|access-date=9 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Quekel|first=Sebastiaan|date=22 June 2022|title=Einde omstreden 'pedopartij' PNVD na arrestatie oprichter Nelson M. in Mexico|url=https://www.ad.nl/binnenland/einde-omstreden-pedopartij-pnvd-na-arrestatie-oprichter-nelson-m-in-mexico~ae29191e/|language=nl|work=[[Algemeen Dagblad]]|access-date=9 November 2023}}</ref>

==Platform==
According to their official statement, the PNVD's platform aimed to maximize diversity and liberty.<ref name="platform" /> They proposed allowing individuals, from the age of 12, to vote, have [[human sexual behavior|sex]], gamble, choose their place of residence, and use [[drug harmfulness|soft drug]]s. Hard drugs would be legal at 16, as that would be the new [[age of majority]]. They also intended to eliminate [[marriage]] in the law, permit [[public nudity]] anywhere in the country, make railway travel free, and institute a comprehensive [[animal rights]] platform.<ref name="platform" /> They were opposed to [[opposition to immigration|immigration]] and religious elementary schools.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Dutch pedophiles form political party |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna13068060 |location=New York City/Redmond, Washington |publisher=[[NBCNews.com]] |agency=[[Associated Press]] |date=31 May 2006 |access-date=19 September 2017 |quote=The party will also follow an anti-immigration policy and oppose religious elementary schools. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111044029/http://www.nbcnews.com/id/13068060/ns/world_news-weird_news/t/dutch-pedophiles-form-political-party |archive-date=11 November 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Sexuality===
The PNVD sought to have the legal [[age of consent]] lowered to 12, and, in the long run, eliminated (except in dependent or intrafamilial relationships). They reason that only "coerced" or "dangerous" sexual activity should be punished. They also aimed to equalize the legal age where one can perform in pornography with the legal age of consent. Prostitution would be legal at the age of 16.<ref name="platform" /> The PNVD wanted to legalise private use of [[child pornography]] (calling outlawing thereof "censorship" in the platform) and allow non-violent pornography to be screened on daytime television. Their platform also included legalization of humans engaging in [[zoophilia|sex with other animals]].<ref name=BBC/>

Treasurer Van den Berg claimed that, "Rearing is also about introducing children to sex".<ref>{{cite news |title=Dutch paedophiles set up political party |url=http://www.expatica.com/actual/article.asp?subchannel_id=19&story_id=30373 |publisher=[[Expatica]] |date=30 May 2006 |access-date=27 May 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070405072801/http://www.expatica.com/actual/article.asp?subchannel_id=19&story_id=30373 |archive-date=5 April 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Because of their controversial viewpoints on children and sexuality, they were often called the "paedo-party" by the people and in the media.

Also, the party's platform called for separate imprisonment facilities for [[sex offender]]s, arguing that the country would otherwise have indirect torture laws.<ref name="platform" />

===Animal rights===
The PNVD ultimately aimed to establish a universal [[treaty]] guaranteeing all animals basic rights.

In addition, the party planned to heavily restrict [[animal testing]] and completely prohibit the consumption of meat and fish: they viewed the killing of animals, no matter what purpose it serves, as [[murder]]. Industries currently depending on the sale of animal meat would receive provisional financial support from the government. Hunting and fishing for sport would also be banned.<ref name="platform" /> The party also supported laws criminalizing the "sexual maltreatment" of animals.<ref name="platform" />

==Controversy and legal challenges==
Many of the party's positions, particularly those involving children, were widely unpopular among the Dutch public.<ref>{{cite news |first1=Tonny |last1=van der Mee |first2=Raymond |last2=Vermeulen |url=http://www.ad.nl/binnenland/article372818.ece |title=Afschuw over pedopartij |publisher=[[Algemeen Dagblad|AD]] |date=31 May 2006 |accessdate=31 May 2006 |language=nl |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060618221136/http://www.ad.nl/binnenland/article372818.ece |archive-date=18 June 2006 |url-status=live }}</ref> In a May 2006 opinion poll, 82% of respondents wanted the Dutch government to stop the party from competing in the elections.<ref name="GNN">{{cite web |url=http://il_duce.gnn.tv/blogs/15719/Pedophiles_to_launch_political_party |title=Pedophiles to launch political party |publisher=Guerrilla News Network / Reuters |date=30 May 2006 |access-date=15 September 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060621141657/http://il_duce.gnn.tv/blogs/15719/Pedophiles_to_launch_political_party |archive-date=21 June 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The anti-pedophile foundation "Soelaas"<ref name=expat19>{{cite web |url=http://www.expatica.com/source/site_article.asp?subchannel_id=19&story_id=31593&name=Court+refuses+to+ban+Dutch+paedophile+party |title=Court refuses to ban Dutch paedophile party |publisher=Expatica |date=17 July 2006 |access-date=17 July 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060810132601/http://www.expatica.com/source/site_article.asp?subchannel_id=19&story_id=31593&name=Court+refuses+to+ban+Dutch+paedophile+party |archive-date=10 August 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> petitioned the courts to ban the party, but the judges ruled in the PNVD's
favour.<ref name=BBC>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/5187010.stm |title=Dutch will allow paedophile group |publisher=BBC News |date=17 July 2006 |access-date=17 July 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060813125726/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/5187010.stm |archive-date=13 August 2006 |url-status=live }}</ref> "The freedom of expression, the freedom of assembly and the freedom of association ... should be seen as the foundations of the democratic rule of law and the PNVD is also entitled to these freedoms," the court said in a statement.

The party's ties to paedophile activism have drawn much attention: Uittenbogaard (who also starred in the controversial documentary ''[[Are All Men Pedophiles?]]'')<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.areallmenpedophiles.com/cast/ |title=CAST |publisher=Areallmenpedophiles.com |accessdate=15 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116120339/http://areallmenpedophiles.com/cast/ |archive-date=16 January 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> was earlier the treasurer of [[Vereniging Martijn]],<ref name="AD">{{cite news |first1=Tonny |last1=van der Mee |first2=Dafna |last2=Holtzer |url=http://www.ad.nl/binnenland/article369625.ece |title=Pedofielen de politiek in |newspaper=[[Algemeen Dagblad|AD]] |date=30 May 2006 |accessdate=31 May 2006 |language=nl |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060612210929/http://www.ad.nl/binnenland/article369625.ece |archive-date=12 June 2006 |url-status=live }}</ref> an organization which advocates romantic and sexual relationships between adults and children, and all of its founders have identified as pedophiles. As of 2023, he is serving a ten-year prison sentence in [[Ecuador]] for the production of child pornography.<ref>{{cite news|date=21 June 2023|title=Pedo Marthijn U. samen met compagnon veroordeeld tot 10 jaar cel voor kinderporno|url=https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/816563997/pedo-marthijn-u-samen-met-compagnon-veroordeeld-tot-10-jaar-cel-voor-kinderporno|language=nl|work=[[De Telegraaf]]|access-date=9 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.netkwesties.nl/1602/voormannen-pedoclub-opgepakt-in-zuid.htm|title=Voormannen pedoclub opgepakt in Zuid-Amerika|date=26 June 2022|website=Netkwesties.nl|language=nl|access-date=9 November 2023}}</ref>

Former party treasurer {{Ill|Ad van den Berg (politician)|lt=Ad van den Berg|nl|Ad van den Berg (activist)}} was convicted in 1987 for a relationship with an eleven-year-old boy. He was fined and given a suspended prison sentence.<ref>[http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/07/17/news/dutch.php Court refuses to ban Dutch pedophile party] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060719174045/http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/07/17/news/dutch.php |date=19 July 2006 }} AP article</ref> The Dutch television show ''[[Netwerk]]'' monitored Van den Berg for three months and discovered that he still had an underage boyfriend. Van den Berg passed away in early 2023, aged 78.<ref>{{cite news|date=3 February 2023|title=Voormalig pedofielenleider Ad van den Berg overleden na langdurige ziekte|url=https://www.ad.nl/haarlem/voormalig-pedofielenleider-ad-van-den-berg-overleden-na-langdurige-ziekte~aae5939e/|language=nl|work=[[Algemeen Dagblad]]|access-date=9 November 2023}}</ref>

In June 2006, Norbert de Jonge was expelled from his [[special education]] course at the [[Radboud University Nijmegen]], owing to his involvement with the party and identification as a pedophile.<ref>[http://www.nu.nl/news/755682/10/rss/Nijmeegse_universiteit_verwijdertpedofiele_student.html Nijmeegse universiteit verwijdert pedofiele student], NU.nl, 16 juni 2006</ref>

The party's name was abbreviated as NVD at its formation, but shortly thereafter, the security company {{Interlanguage link|NVD Beveiligingen|nl}} sought a legal order to have the party change their initials, saying that the party using the same abbreviation violated their trademark and harmed their reputation. The challenge was successful, and the party changed its initials to PNVD.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rechtspraak.nl/ljn.asp?ljn=AX7744 |title=Zoeken in uitspraken |publisher=Rechtspraak.nl |accessdate=17 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=lefigaro.fr |url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/international/20060717.WWW000000622_horreur_politique_un_parti_pedophile.html |title=Le Figaro – Actualités |publisher=Lefigaro.fr |date=16 March 2012 |accessdate=12 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107002432/http://www.lefigaro.fr/international/20060717.WWW000000622_horreur_politique_un_parti_pedophile.html |archive-date=7 January 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==See also==
{{portal|Human sexuality}}
* [[List of political parties in the Netherlands]]
* [[List of pedophile advocacy organizations]]
* [[Child pornography laws in the Netherlands]]
* [[Dutch Society for Sexual Reform]]
* [[Vereniging Martijn]]
* [[North American Man/Boy Love Association]]
* [[Edward Brongersma]]
* [[Frits Bernard]]
* [[Joop Wilhelmus]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
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