This policy brief by the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy examines the relationship between antifeminism, misogyny, and violent extremism. It argues that male supremacy and gender-based violence are security threats that require targeted and comprehensive policy responses. The report calls for integrating gender mainstreaming into PCVE frameworks at all levels, from primary to tertiary prevention, and addressing misogyny as an extremist ideology.
The authors advocate for the inclusion of misogyny in national action plans for PCVE and emphasize the importance of supporting women-led and queer-led organizations engaged in counter-extremism efforts. They also recommend funding research on the interconnections between various forms of violence, including intimate partner violence, gender-based violence, and public violence. This resource provides a nuanced understanding of how gender ideologies fuel extremism and offers actionable steps for policymakers and practitioners.