HDMUN 2027

Heidelberg Model United Nations

May 20–23, 2027 Heidelberg, Germany

Heidelberg Model United Nations

Closes Dec 7 · 23 days left

Conference

Heidelberg, Germany·Europe

May 20–23, 2027

140 delegates expected

University students

In English

Applications

Open for some roles

ChairsOct 12 – Dec 7, 2026Open
DelegatesJan 11 – Apr 14, 2027Opens Jan 11, 2027

About

A Ball of Nations

A Ball of Nations - HDMUN is Back!🏰

We are thrilled to announce that HDMUN will be back for another edition in 2027!

HDMUN27 will take place at the oldest university in Germany, founded in 1386, in the heart of beautiful Heidelberg. Our conference brings together delegates, team members and sponsors from all around the world to take part in a prestigious, diplomatically excellent conference.

So get ready to make your way to the Neckar once more (or for the first time 😉) for 7 hand-picked exciting committees and 3 standout socials at our 4-day conference, from the 20th to the 23rd of May. We will be debating in the European Court of Human Rights⚖️, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime🔎, UN Women🚺, our very special interpreted EU Council🟦, the WTO📈, our Chair's Choice committee and the UNSC🌐!

Take the floor in committee by day and on the dance floor by night at our most anticipated Heidelball.

‼️Chair applications are open from the 12th of October to the 7th of December 2026, delegate applications from the 11th of January to the 14th of April 2027.

If you want a glimpse of the past years' conferences and of who we are, find us on Instagram: @heidelbergmun and @hdmun_conference.
Or feel free to check out our website: https://hd-mun.org.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send us an email at conference@hd-mun.org!

Until then, we look forward to welcoming you to the Ball of Nations!💃 🕺

See you in the summer! ☀️ 🇺🇳 🌐

Committees

UN Women is the United Nations entity responsible for promoting and ensuring gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls worldwide. In this committee you will address issues such as discrimination, gender-based violence, and unequal access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. This committee reviews and monitors the implementation of international frameworks and agreements on women’s rights and makes recommendations for the United Nations and its member states. Its work supports the development and promotion of policies that advance gender equality globally.

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime fights drug trafficking, transnational organized crime, corruption, and terrorism. In this committee, delegates will debate issues such as firearms trafficking, cybercrime, border management, and prison reform. The committee guides research, drafts and supports the implementation of relevant conventions, and provides technical assistance on the ground.

The World Trade Organization (WTO), based in Geneva, is the only international organization that deals with the rules of trade between nations. Founded in 1995 as the successor to the GATT, it brings together its members to negotiate trade agreements, settle trade disputes and monitor each other's trade policies. Its decisions are usually taken by consensus, so every member has a voice and every agreement needs broad support. Here you will have the opportunity to slip into the role of a member state's delegate, defend your country's economic interests and negotiate with your fellow delegates on questions that affect markets and people all over the world.

The Council of the European Union is where the governments of the 27 EU member states come together. National ministers meet in different configurations depending on the policy area, such as foreign affairs, economy or environment. The Council shares legislative power with the European Parliament to pass EU laws and adopt the EU budget, coordinates the policies of the member states and concludes international agreements on behalf of the EU. Here you will have the opportunity to slip into the role of a national minister, defend your country's interests in multiple languages, negotiate compromises with your fellow member states and vote on decisions, which often require a qualified majority or even unanimity.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security and is composed of 15 member states, including five permanent members with veto power. The Council can investigate disputes, make binding decisions, impose sanctions, and authorize the use of force to maintain or restore peace. It also establishes peacekeeping operations and can recommend the admission of new member states to the UN. In this committee, you will represent a UN member state and participate in drafting and voting on Security Council resolutions that address global security matters.

This committee is a surprise! Our chairs have chosen something special for you, and the committee and its topic will be revealed later on. Stay tuned, and if you like a challenge, this might be the committee for you!

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg is the court of the Council of Europe. It rules on applications from individuals and states claiming that one of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe has violated the rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights. Its judgments are binding on the states concerned and have shaped human rights law across Europe for decades. Here you will have the opportunity to slip into the role of a judge, examine real cases, weigh legal arguments and deliberate with your fellow judges before delivering a judgment. Get ready for an unique experience in the Court of Human Rights!