VOICED : Slovakia to vote on same sex marriage ban

The video discusses a referendum in Slovakia, influenced by the Catholic Church, on restricting gay rights. It covers three main questions: banning same-sex marriage, adoption rights for couples, and parental control over sex education. The Church supports the referendum, aiming to reinforce traditional marriage and parental rights. However, international human rights groups criticize it as discriminatory. The video also compares Slovakia's situation with other Catholic countries that have legalized same-sex unions. The referendum's outcome depends on voter turnout, needing at least 50% to be valid.

What are the three main questions addressed in the Slovakian referendum?

• Legalization of same-sex marriage, adoption by same-sex couples, and parental control over sex education

• Ban on same-sex marriage, legalization of adoption by same-sex couples, and mandatory sex education

• Legalization of same-sex marriage, adoption by same-sex couples, and mandatory sex education

• Ban on same-sex marriage, adoption by same-sex couples, and parental control over sex education

What is the Catholic Church's stance on the Slovakian referendum?

• Reinforcement of traditional marriage and parental rights

• Neutral stance on the referendum

• Opposition to all forms of marriage

• Support for same-sex marriage and adoption rights

How do human rights groups view the Slovakian referendum?

• As a neutral political move

• As a step forward for equality

• As pandering to homophobic discrimination

• As a reinforcement of traditional values

Which countries are mentioned as examples of Catholic nations that have legalized same-sex unions?

• Poland and Hungary

• Italy and France

• Malta and Ireland

• Spain and Portugal

What is the consequence if the voter turnout for the referendum is below 50%?

• The referendum will be postponed

• The referendum will be invalid and the ban will remain

• The referendum will be automatically approved

• The referendum will be considered valid