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

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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