This review critically explores how gender, governance, and global safety intersect within the frameworks of terrorism response and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It examines how securitised policies often undermine inclusive citizenship, particularly for women, minorities, and stateless populations. Drawing on feminist scholarship, local governance innovations, and case studies from conflict zones, the review highlights the need for gender-just, participatory approaches to peacebuilding and institutional reform. It offers policy insights and research directions for aligning global safety with equity and justice.