The Movement of Women's Organizations in Preventing Radicalism in Lampung Province

Abstract

The issue of extremism that has the potential for terrorism in Lampung province has become a concerning matter. Recent reports have revealed that Densus 88 has arrested two suspected terrorist groups in Lampung province within the last three months of 2023. According to BNPT, Lampung province ranks fourth in Indonesia in terms of the potential for extremist and terrorist activities. Women play a crucial role in preventing the spread of radical ideologies and are expected to actively provide enlightenment and education within both the family and the wider society. This research project focuses on investigating the involvement of the women’s organization Muslimat NU in Lampung province in preventing extremism and terrorism. The research adopts a descriptive qualitative approach and refers to information related to the research topic. The findings of the research indicate that the success of preventing extremism lies not only at the government policy level but primarily at the smallest unit, which is the family. The primary defense against extremism and terrorism lies in the role of women within the family. The movement carried out by Muslimat NU focuses on instilling and promoting an understanding of national and religious values following Islamic teachings. Keywords: organization, women, radicalism, terrorism, Muslimat NU