“This is a momentous verdict. It is also a testament to the courage and perseverance of George Floyd’s family and many others calling for justice,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.

Minorities have been disproportionately negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and art and protest have been seminal to their fight for human rights. However, at the same time, their artistic freedom and cultural rights have been placed at severe risk.