Deadline:
February 01, 2026
Program Starts: March 15, 2026
Program Ends: March 19, 2026
Location(s)
Peru
Lima
Overview
Harvard World Model United Nations (WorldMUN) travels to a dierent city every year, with the goal of fostering authentic cross-cultural connections. Our conferences are guided by the ‘WorldMUN spirit,’ a principle that encourages friendship and cooperation across borders, along with a deeper understanding of cultures and perspectives beyond one’s own. As the world’s most diverse collegiate model UN conference, past WorldMUN destinations have included Rome (2016), Montreal (2017), Panama City (2018), Madrid (2019), Taipei (2024), and Manila (2025), with addresses from Pope Francis (2016) and King Felipe VI of Spain (2019). The 34th iteration of WorldMUN will take place in Lima, Peru, in conjunction with Peruvian Universities, intercollegiate MUN team..
Building on the success of our conferences in Taipei and Manila, we are proud to announce WorldMUN 2026, our third conference since the pandemic lockdown. Our leadership team consists of nine Secretariat members, all of whom bring extensive experience organizing Harvard-aliated Model UN conferences. With a strong foundation in diplomacy, logistics, and academic programming, the Secretariat is committed to delivering a world-class conference in Lima. Supporting their vision are ten committee chairs, who bring diverse academic and regional expertise. This year’s committees explore a wide range of urgent global and historical issues, from urban equity and global food security to the 1918 inuenza pandemic and nuclear diplomacy.
Looking ahead, WorldMUN 2026 marks our long-awaited return to South America—our rst since Belo Horizonte, Brazil, in 2002. As the global community continues to navigate complex, interconnected challenges, this moment oers an opportunity to reengage with a vital region rich in history, culture, and international inuence. We hope this conference in Lima will not only celebrate cross-cultural exchange but also strengthen the spirit of global collaboration that denes the WorldMUN experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to Lima in March 2026.
Details
SUBSTANTIVE EXCELLENCE
WorldMUN hosts twenty simulated committees from the United Nations, featuring a multitude of member states, international organizations, and related governmental and non-governmental bodies. Our committee sessions are directed by an extremely involved dais staff, providing the perfect setting for participants to discuss some of the most pressing problems of our generation.
CULTURAL CONNECTION
The conference blends together engaging committee sessions with immersive in-conference trips and spectacular social events to provide an unforgettable experience. This goal is embodied by the ‘WorldMUN Spirit’ - a guiding principle that encourages friendship and cooperation across borders, along with a deeper understanding of cultures and perspectives beyond one’s own.
DELEGATE EXPERIENCE
The true essence of WorldMUN revolves around the delegate experience, and we are committed to ensuring that our participants have the most engaging and enriching experience possible. Whether this comes from debate or diplomacy inside committee or the formation of relationships with fellow WorldMUNers from around the globe, the conference is an experience that delegates remember for a lifetime.
LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
Secretary-General Letter
Dear delegates and faculty advisors,
On behalf of the Secretariat of Harvard World Model United Nations, it is my distinct honor and pleasure to invite you to join us for the 34th session of WorldMUN, a forum of diplomacy, negotiation, and cultural exchange to be held in Lima from March 15 to 19, 2026.
Hosted in a dierent city every year, WorldMUN has united young leaders from all over the world to discuss the most pressing and complex issues facing humanity since 1992. As the international community continues to examine dicult questions and navigate global challenges, there has never been a greater need for a global platform of constructive dialogue and mutual learning. In its 34th edition, WorldMUN will continue to foster in its delegates the key tenets of leadership, innovation, cooperation, negotiation, and the desire to make a direct impact in the world.
We are ecstatic to bring Harvard WorldMUN to Lima. As the premier global Model United Nations conference, WorldMUN oers a transformative experience where delegates engage in meaningful dialogue, cross-cultural exchange, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants leave the conference inspired and empowered, equipped with new perspectives and skills to become impactful leaders in their own communities.
The application for WorldMUN is open now, and will be open until February 16, 2026. Conference information, including important dates and deadlines, can be found on our website, worldmun.org.
Delegates and faculty advisors, it is an honor to serve as your Secretary-General. Our team cannot wait to hear your ideas and witness your intellectual curiosity. We are committed to making this year’s conference the best one yet, and we know that a transformative experience lies ahead for you. I, along with the rest of the Secretariat and the committee chairs, could not be more excited to continue the unparalleled level of excellence that WorldMUN has maintained in our upcoming 34th session.
Sincerely,
Vinny Li
Secretary-General
Harvard World Model United Nations 2026
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
To participate, interested delegates must be between 18 and 25 years old by February 1, 2026 and currently in high school or pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at the time of the conference.
Dates
Deadline: February 01, 2026
Program starts:
March 15, 2026
Program ends:
March 19, 2026
Program Starts: March 15, 2026
Program Ends: March 19, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
Fees
As a student-run organization that receives no funding from Harvard University, WorldMUN relies on delegate fees for its operating costs (e.g., venue rentals, A/V and conferencing services, opening and closing ceremonies, conference materials, chair training procedures).
We do not require delegations to have faculty advisors. We also do not have a minimum or maximum delegation size; delegations may have more delegates than the number of committees.
Delegates that submit information after the February 25 deadline will incur a $7 inconvenience fee, since our partners must reprint the badges and placards.
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