Welcome to WMHSMUN!

William & Mary’s premier high school Model United Nations conference

WMHSMUN XXXVIII WILL BE HELD AT WILLIAM & MARY FROM NOVEMBER 15-17, 2024.

Letter from the Secretary-General

Letter from the Secretary-General

Delegates, Sponsors, Faculty, and Friends of WMHSMUN,

For nearly 40 years, ​​WMHSMUN has been at the forefront of innovation and excellence in high school Model UN. Since its inception in 1987, our conference has served as a forum to support and challenge the leaders of tomorrow, allowing them to discuss real-world issues in an environment forged from our core values of diplomacy, substance, and empowerment. From these values, we aim to shape the next generation of world leadership—a mission that has never been more vital than it is now.

For this next iteration of WMHSMUN, we are delighted to be showcasing a range of committees as we strive for intellectually and thematically diverse debate, reflecting the multitude of experiences which shape the political landscape of the world. It is my sincere hope that all involved with WMHSMUN, from delegates to staffers to sponsors, leave Williamsburg this November with a deeper appreciation for the importance of diplomatic communication and collaboration. 

It is my distinct honor and pleasure to invite you all to WMHSMUN XXXVIII. I encourage you to explore our website and social media for more information and updates as we bring this conference to life. As always, please feel free to reach out to me or my Secretariat with any questions. I am excited to welcome you to William & Mary this November for an engaging and unparalleled weekend of debate!

Sincerely,

Beatrice Ladrón de Guevara

Secretary-General, WMHSMUN XXXVIII

Service

Every year, the International Relations Club at William & Mary supports different international non-governmental organizations, advocacy groups, or philanthropy. In efforts recognized by Best Delegate’s “Best College Model UN Organizations, Leaders, Projects, and Administration 2021-22”, we focus not only on monetary contributions itself, but also on raising awareness and highlighting overlooked international social problems.

For this 2024-2025 academic year, the IRC@WM is proud to support the Avalon Center, a regional non-profit organization working to end sexual and domestic violence by breaking the cycle of abuse. The service branch of the IRC, called IRCares, will lead several initiatives throughout the conference weekend so you too can support the Avalon Center if you feel moved to do so.

More information on the incredible work done by the Avalon Center can be found here on their website and more information about IRCares can be directed to our Service Chair Lauren Creed (service@wmirc.org)

Land Acknowledgment:

WMHSMUN would like to emphasize the ownership of the land on which our campus operates. William & Mary acknowledges the Indigenous peoples who are the original inhabitants of the lands our campus is on today – the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway), Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Mattaponi, Monacan, Nansemond, Nottoway, Pamunkey, Patawomeck, Upper Mattaponi, and Rappahannock tribes – and pay our respect to their tribal members past and present.