This thesis was done to critically review and analyze the law and the practice of women’s right to and control over rural land in Bullen woreda, Benishangul Gumuz, Ethiopia. To conduct the research mixed research approaches including qualitative and quantitative methods were employed to collect and analyze data from primary and secondary sources. Tools such as interviewer - assisted survey questionnaire, key informant interviews, focus group discussions and case story were used in the process of data collection. It has been found that the existing laws (constitutions, family laws and land laws) adequately recognize a woman’s right to equality in general and women’s access to and control of property (particularly land) in Bulen woreda.. However, this study shows that the customary laws against women are still persistent in Bullen woreda, which result in the non - enforcement and control of land before marriage, during marriage and after divorce. The law was seen only on documentary form and it was not practically applicable to ensure women’s land rights. Women are still facing challenges in effectively controlling rural land and its fruits because of societies lack of adequate system of legal aid. The cultural attitude of the community including that of women does not support the equality of men and women on access, control and use of rural land. It is suggested that awareness creation campaign and effective legal aid to women are vital to empower them in general and rural land use and administration in particular. Were the principles of legal frame works needs equal participation of husband and wife during land registration and certification to insure that tenure security for both of them. This means, during land registration and certification, the wives weaker participation than husband's of the community, which reflects that many of land that registered and certified by the name of husband's rather than wives. key words: land right, adverse culture impact, customary system, rural land