This online course, organised by the Asser Institute, examines the dynamic and often contested space where gender, sport, and human rights intersect. It explores key issues such as eligibility regulations and inclusion, with particular attention to the experiences of transgender athletes and athletes with sex variations. The course incorporates evolving international developments – including the landmark 2025 judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the Semenya case – to provide context for ongoing debates around fairness, equity, and discrimination in sport.

The core objective of the Course is to provide a solid knowledge basis for the participants to be confident in navigating questions linked to the regulation of gender in international sport and for them to properly identify and tackle the legal and social challenges linked with this regulation.