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MUN/HEDWIG MODEL UNITED NATIONS
HEDWIG MODEL UNITED NATIONS
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HEDWIG MODEL UNITED NATIONS

Delhi, India · high-school

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Dates
Nov 21–2026 (day: 22)
Fee
TBD
Reg deadline
TBD
Delegates
TBD
Language
English
Format
In-person
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Summary

Hedwig Model United Nations is a high school Model UN conference convening in Delhi, drawing student delegates into committee simulations modeled on the workings of the United Nations. The conference operates within India's dense and competitive MUN ecosystem, where the capital city has long served as a hub for secondary-school diplomacy training.

Why this edition matters in 2026

Delhi anchors one of the most active high school MUN circuits in the world, and conferences hosted there function as proving grounds for delegates who later compete on regional and international stages. Hedwig sits inside that pipeline, giving participants structured exposure to parliamentary procedure, resolution drafting, and the kind of negotiation choreography that distinguishes serious MUN circuits from classroom debate. For a high school audience, the value of a conference like this is less about trophies and more about pattern recognition. Students learn to read a committee room, to identify bloc dynamics quickly, and to translate policy research into floor strategy. Those habits compound across editions and across cities. The conference also matters because the secondary-school level is where MUN cultures form. The drafting conventions, speaking rhythms, and chair expectations students encounter early tend to shape how they show up at university-level conferences later.

How to prepare

The first preparation move is straightforward: read the committee background guides carefully and build a position paper that does more than restate your country's public talking points. Strong delegates arrive with a sense of where their country's interests genuinely diverge from allied blocs, and where there is room to broker compromise without breaking from policy. Because Hedwig is a high school conference held in Delhi, delegates should expect a competitive procedural environment. Practice moderated caucus speeches under time pressure, prepare two or three draft clauses you would be willing to introduce early, and identify the two or three delegations whose support you will need to pass anything substantive. Logistical preparation matters too. Confirm travel arrangements to Delhi well in advance, line up formal Western attire, and bring printed copies of your research in case device use is restricted in committee. Sleep is a strategic asset across a multi-day conference. Finally, treat the social program as part of the learning. Conversations in hallways and at socials are where delegates calibrate reputations and build the trust that makes in-committee cooperation possible.

Eligibility deep-dive

Level
high-school
Age
Team size
Country quota
Open

Schedule & deadlines

  1. Conference

    Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

  • Who is eligible to participate in Hedwig MUN?

    The conference is aimed at the high school level, so secondary-school students are the intended delegate pool.

  • Where is the conference held?

    Hedwig MUN convenes in Delhi, India, placing it within one of the most active Model UN circuits in Asia.

  • How long does the conference run?

    It is a multi-day conference held over a weekend in Delhi, giving committees enough sessions to move from opening speeches through resolution drafting and voting.

  • How should a first-time delegate prepare?

    Focus on reading the committee background guide thoroughly, writing a position paper grounded in your assigned country's actual policy, and practicing short speeches you can deliver under moderated caucus time limits.

Last verified May 27, 2026 · Source: mymun.com

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