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Tissandier-Nasom is a PhD candidate at Leiden University

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Undocumented children in limbo

Imagine growing up where you can be fined for playing in the hallway, are moved around all the time, and friends disappear without warning: this is the reality for children in 'gezinslocaties'.

Elias Tissandier-Nasom, Laura Cleton, Elina Jonitz and Nour Hjeij • January 14, 2026

Lived gender identity in EU Law

For the first time, the Court of Justice of the European Union has interpreted EU law to create an obligation for Member States to legally recognise the lived gender identity of trans persons.

Elias Tissandier-Nasom • September 17, 2025

Are transgender and intersex athletes banned from the Olympics?

Trans and intersex athletes share a complicated history of exclusion at the Olympics. Based on unreliable scientific studies, this constitutes serious discrimination and infringes their right to bodily autonomy.

Elias Tissandier-Nasom • July 25, 2024