Maria Dolores.

Thank you for being here.

My name is Maria Dolores, and I was born in Sweden. For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by people — what makes us who we are, why we suffer, why we grow, and why some experiences divide us while others bring us together.

I studied sociology and psychology and worked for many years in HR, leadership, organizational development, and crisis management. Later, years in the funeral profession brought me back to one quiet realization:

Beneath our differences, there is something profoundly human that connects us all.

The Human Constitution grew out of that listening. It is not a movement or a religion, but a simple framework built around a truth that has become clearer to me over time:

We are born with rights. We mature into responsibilities.

My hope is that these ideas can contribute to a future where dignity, compassion, and integrity are foundations available to all.

Warmly,
Maria Dolores

Founder, The Human Constitution
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Ambassador for World Peace (2023)

Maria Dolores is the founder of The Human Constitution. Her work spans sociology, leadership, organizational development, and crisis management — and six years in the funeral profession, where she took part in more than 1,500 ceremonies.

She speaks internationally at conferences, leadership forums, and peace events, including the World Peace Conference in Stockholm. She holds an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters and is an Ambassador for World Peace (2023).

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With decades of speaking experience, Maria has addressed audiences at black-tie events in the House of Lords and House of Commons, delivered the keynote at the World Peace Conference in Stockholm, and spoken in Dubai, New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas.

Each talk can be shaped as a keynote, fireside conversation, or workshop — and tailored to your audience.

• What 3,000 Funerals Taught Me About Life
  On life, dignity, our rights and responsibilities — a keynote on Life.
• Why Human Rights Alone Are Not Enough
  Rights, responsibilities, and the next chapter of human development — a keynote on Society.
• How Do We Stay Human in Times of Change?
  Leadership, AI, resilience, and dignity in an age of disruption — a keynote on Leadership & Technology.
• The Renaissance of Dignity
  A hopeful vision for a rapidly changing world — a keynote on Vision.
• Building a Peaceful Future Worth Inheriting
  On peace within and without — a keynote on Peace & Future Generations.

Recognitions gathered along the way — from the World Peace Awards in Stockholm to an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, and conversations on stages around the world.

Interviews, articles and films, gathered here as they appear.

A personal introduction.