The Men's Equality Association (MTA) in Finland has publicly urged men to protest against Club Wowo Oy, a taxi service that offers transportation exclusively for women. The organization alleges that this practice constitutes gender discrimination and that the ombudsman for equality supports it, leaving men and boys without legal protection. MTA does not attribute sexual violence against women to women-only taxis and insists that gender discrimination is not a viable solution to the security issues in the taxi industry. The organization asserts that problems in the sector can be addressed without discrimination against any group.

In its publication, MTA highlights that a significant portion of sexual violence incidents involving female clients is perpetrated by foreign taxi drivers. This contentious point raises questions about the intersection of immigration and safety in the taxi industry. MTA provocatively suggests that it should be possible to establish a taxi company in Finland that solely hires drivers who are not immigrants, questioning why ethnic discrimination is categorically prohibited while gender discrimination against men and boys appears to be tolerated. This statement underscores the complexities and controversies inherent in discussions of equality and safety in public services.

The MTA's call for protest against the women-only taxi service reflects broader discussions around equality and gender roles in Finnish society. As debates about gender discrimination become more prominent, the organization's stance raises concerns about how these issues are framed and who is considered deserving of protection and rights. This development may indicate a growing tension within society regarding the balance of equality and safety for all, pointing to the need for ongoing dialogue concerning gender and social justice.