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The aim is to examine the legal protections and challenges faced by sexual and gender minorities within various legal frameworks.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Sexual and Gender Minorities in International Law and European Union Law: Thomas Giegerich’s Farewell Conference

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The aim is to examine the legal protections and challenges faced by sexual and gender minorities within various legal frameworks.
Conference discussions focused on international law, EU law, sports law, and U.S. law.
Contributions addressed both legal progress and ongoing challenges.
Themes of dignity, equality, and identity were emphasized through various presentations.
Participants noted significant legal advances for sexual and gender minorities amidst substantial backlash.
Discussions illustrated the interconnectedness of human rights struggles with issues of identity and equality.

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The farewell conference for Thomas Giegerich, held on 12 and 13 March 2026, explored the protection of sexual and gender minorities across international law, EU law, sports law, and U.S. law. The contributions highlighted both important legal progress and persistent forms of backlash, showing how closely questions of dignity, equality, and identity remain tied to broader struggles over the future of human rights. This contribution provides a brief overview of the conference’s central themes and discussions.

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