A woman was attacked with a glass bottle during a Gay and Lesbian Pride march this weekend in South Africa. The bottle, thrown at her, caused a gush of blood from her neck.

A spokeswoman for Forum for the Empowerment of Women has labeled this attack an indication of intolerance.

“These young women come from the townships, like Orange Farm, and think they will be safe in the city, because in the townships they know they might be raped for being a lesbian. How do you explain to your family, friends that you were hurt at Pride, in town?”

Carrie Shelver, of People Opposed to Women Abuse, commented:

…in 2000 there were up to 10 rape and assault cases opened by women attacked after the march.