On March 8, International Women’s Day, a significant march took place in Helsinki, where thousands gathered to hear various speeches, including one by politician Petteri Orpo. The atmosphere turned tense when Orpo was met with a freezing reception from the crowd, who booed him vehemently. Many attendees felt that Orpo's remarks regarding the seriousness of violence against women were not credible, leading them to express their disapproval vocally. Additionally, there were concerns among the demonstrators that the government’s plans to ease regulations on fixed-term employment contracts could lead to increased discrimination against women in sectors where they dominate.

Ellen Jokikunnas attended the event with her son Ralph and shared her thoughts on a podcast segment titled "Terveisiä perheestä." In the podcast, she commended Millariikka Rytkönen, the chair of the Tehy union, for delivering a compelling speech that criticized the government and highlighted the flaws in their recent legislative proposals. Jokikunnas humorously described Orpo as 'warming up' for Rytkönen, which added a light-hearted element to their podcast discussion.

Jokikunnas and Ralph had the opportunity to meet both Rytkönen and Prime Minister Orpo backstage after the speeches. Rytkönen expressed a desire to engage with the audience further and emphasized the importance of solidarity on women’s issues, a sentiment that resonated strongly with the attendees. This incident illustrates the growing unrest regarding government policies that affect women's rights and the ongoing call for attention to these issues, particularly in light of the current legislative climate in Finland.