Annual four-day international relations simulation in Boston where high school students play world leaders and debate global issues.
About
At HMUN, delegates assume the roles of world leaders and international decision-makers, an exciting opportunity for young leaders to debate the most pressing issues of the day and to draft innovative, creative solutions. Participants will develop several skills throughout the HMUN process, including but not limited to: leadership, public speaking, negotiation, teamwork, and policy-crafting.
Details
- Status
- Recognized
- Members
- 250+ members
- Dues
- No dues required
What they do
- Running an online conference, HMUN Online
- Running 30+ committees
- Annual Harvard Model United Nations conference for high school students
- Hosts an annual Model UN conference for high school students in Boston
- Directors write research-based background guides for committees
Mission, in their words
To simulate the complexities of international relations and give participants a transformative educational experience that prepares them to become future leaders.
In the news
- When Harvard’s Clubs Become CompaniesThe Harvard CrimsonMay 25, 2023
- Taking the Gavel OnlineThe Harvard CrimsonOct 15, 2020
- Moving Beyond the ModelThe Harvard CrimsonMay 24, 2012
More links
Sources
- Register — Harvard Model UNClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Harvard Model UN articleClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- What is HMUN? — Harvard Model UNClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Harvard Model United NationsClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Instagram: @harvardmodelunClub's social account · seen Oct 3, 2026
- Taking the Gavel Online | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- When Harvard’s Clubs Become Companies | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Moving Beyond the Model | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
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