Slovakia’s parliament or National Council has approved an amendment to enshrine “traditional” values on gender and sexuality in the country’s Constitution. They also require parental consent for sex education and prioritising national sovereignty over certain international human rights treaties. “Strengthening the protection of traditional values is key to preserving the cultural heritage of the Slovak Republic and ensuring legal stability,” the approved amendment states. That was in particular relating to legal certainty, the protection of human rights, and Slovakia’s compliance with its international obligations. NGO Amnesty International said the approved changes in Slovakia were “draconian” and “a step towards erosion of human rights”.