This action kit from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is intended to foster discussions on key issues related to the role of women and preventing violent extremism, or PVE (terrorism). Intended for policymakers, practitioners, and academics who are interested in understanding “why gender matters” in PVE, the thought kit is a collection of experts’ essays and practical exercises designed to help guide local activists and practitioners to engage in reflection and dialogue on violent extremism. In addition, USIP hopes to bring greater awareness to the diverse set of experiences that women and women’s organisations are dealing with violent extremist ideologies.