Ownership and control of land and property are key indicators of an individual’s economic and social status. Land and property play a fundamental role in conflict resolution, governance, sustainable development, economic growth and poverty reduction. In this context, there are special considerations that apply to women in terms of access, control and ownership of land and property. This research has been carried out in the areas of Batticaloa, Jaffna, and the Vanni. It looks into issues such as practical difficulties faced by women in accessing and owning land, the overarching framework related to the regulation of land and property, legislation and case laws and the impact of ethnicity, caste and religion on women’s access to and ownership of land and property.