Rosario is a researcher and advocate working at the intersection of urban inequality, climate justice, and community-led development in Latin America. She currently serves as a Community Organiser for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Accountability Project (IAP), where she supports communities affected by large-scale infrastructure and development finance projects, with a focus on the protection of environmental and land defenders and accountability in development finance institutions.
Her work at IAP builds on a career grounded in housing rights, urban policy, and coalition-building. She previously worked on urban integration and housing rights at the Asociación Civil por la Igualdad y la Justicia (ACIJ), and she is also co-founder of Ciudades Comunes, an initiative promoting just, sustainable, and inclusive cities across Latin America.
Across her career, Rosario has brought a consistent focus on the unequal distribution of costs and benefits of development, from housing markets to extractive infrastructure, and on the capacity of affected communities to shape the decisions that impact their lives. Her passion for promoting equitable access to cities has also led her to actively participate in international seminars and conferences, as well as to publish articles contributing to critical conversations about housing, urban development, and justice.
Rosario holds an MSc in Inequalities and Social Sciences from the London School of Economics (LSE), as well as a Specialisation in Public Policies for Equality in Latin America from CLACSO.
I draw profound inspiration from the transformative power of collective action and advocacy, particularly in forging fairer and more inclusive urban environments. My passion lies in empowering marginalised communities, confronting systemic injustices, and fostering tangible social change. This drive fuels my ongoing commitment to championing progressive urban policies and implementing sustainable solutions to ensure equitable access to housing for all.Rosario Fassina