Posted at the request of George Neighboer, Jr., P-FLAG.

P-FLAG: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays

Celebrating Real Family Values 

Contact: George Neighbors, Jr.
W: 202-638-4200
H: 202-737-4176

PRESS STATEMENT

P-FLAG DENOUNCES NAMBLA & SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN

November 2, 1993-- Washington, DC--  In light of ILGA's [International
Lesbian and Gay Association] newly granted consultative roster status to the
United Nations and the discovery of NAMBLA [North American Man/Boy Love
Association] as one of its members, PFLAG denounces the intent and inclusion
of NAMBLA in any function related to the gay, lesbian and bisexual human
rights movement.  The following statement was adopted by the Board of
Directors on October 31, 1993.

     As a family organization, Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays, Inc. (P-FLAG) strongly condemns the sexual exploitation of children by
any individual, group, or organization, in any form and under any
circumstance.

     Although the majority of sexual abusers of children are heterosexual
men, and the majority of victims are young girls, the North American Man/Boy
Love Association (NAMBLA) is a pedophile organization whose sole purpose is
to facilitate sex between adult men and young boys.  P-FLAG, therefore,
repudiates NAMBLA and its aims.

     P-FLAG opposes the inclusion of NAMBLA in any umbrella organization,
coalition, event, or activity that is associated with the gay, lesbian,
bisexual communities or their families and friends.

P-FLAG: PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS
1012 14th Street, NW  Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005
P-FLAG (202)-638-4200   Fax (202)-638-0243