In the forthcoming high-level debate on the links between countering terrorism and transnational organized crime, it is important that, as per SCR 2122 (2013), the Council mainstreams women, peace and security throughout discussions and in any outcomes. It is well established that extremist groups often engage in transnational organized crime, including trafficking of women and girls, to fuel activities, thus, any response should take this into consideration. Further, the Council should highlight the significant contribution of women to prevent and counter terrorism and specifically address how the Council will further support the work that local women-led civil society groups are doing to combat violent extremism. Strategies for combating violent extremism overlap with and reinforce peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts. Combating extremism requires addressing pre-existing discrimination, which is often embedded in laws and social norms. The Council must encourage countries to engage with women and women’s organization in SSR and ROL reform in order to address these barriers