This policy brief examines gender from the perspective of women’s roles in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) in Southeast Asia and identifies key challenges, gaps, and needs of national and regional actors in advancing a gender sensitive approach. The brief draws on desk research and extensive consultations with a range of civil society actors, experts, policymakers, and practitioners (henceforth referred to as interlocutors) from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Thailand, including a regional workshop convened by the Global Center on Cooperative Security (Global Center) in Bangkok. It is also informed by experiences and insights gained from gender-sensitive P/CVE projects undertaken by civil society organizations in the region, supported by the Global Center and the government of the Netherlands, which are highlighted in an appendix at the end of the brief. The conclusion offers key recommendations for regional and national actors, international donors, and program implementers to consider in advancing gender sensitive P/CVE policies, strategies, and programs in Southeast Asia.