Access to land resources plays a critical role in ensuring women’s economic independence, social security, and participation in decision-making. Yet, in many regions of the world, women continue to face substantial barriers to the realization of their land rights, thereby undermining efforts to achieve gender equality. In most   European countries, the principle of gender equality is formally consolidated in legislation, granting women legal rights equal to those of men to own, use, dispose of, and inherit land. In practice, however, significant inequalities persist. In Africa, the problem of women’s land rights is more complex and multidimensional. In many countries of the region, dual legal systems operate in which formal legislation coexists with customary norms that are often rooted in patriarchal traditions. Within such customary systems, women are generally denied rights of landownership or inheritance. A common problem across countries in Asia and Africa remains: women insufficiently participate in decision-making processes relating to land governance, they are limited in access to financing, training, and agricultural resources. Thus, despite the differences between Europe and Africa, the underlying nature of the problem lies in the unequal distribution of resources, persistent stereotypes, and structural barriers that prevent women from realizing their full potential and role in land governance. The paper argues that addressing this problem requires attention to regional specificities, revision of legal norms, expansion of educational programs, and the active involvement of local and international organizations in dismantling the structural barriers that impede women’s access to land.