Letter from the Secretary-General

Dear Delegates and Faculty Advisors,

It is my absolute honor to welcome you to the fifteenth edition of Harvard Model United Nations India 2025, which will take place from Thursday, August 14th to Sunday, August 17th, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel Manyata Business Park in Bengaluru.

My name is Shameel Aubeelauck, and I am deeply privileged to serve as your Secretary-General for this upcoming conference. I am a Junior in Dunster House, concentrating in Social Studies, an interdisciplinary degree within the Social Sciences. While I currently live in Nebraska, I am originally from the beautiful island of Mauritius.

My collegiate Model UN journey actually began at HMUN India 2023, where I served as the Director for UNICEF. The following year, I had the privilege of serving as Under-Secretary-General for Committees which only grew my love for the conference. HMUN India has always held a special place in my heart, and has always been a place of personal growth and development. I am beyond excited to contribute once again to this incredible conference and make your delegate experience unforgettable.

But beyond my personal connection, HMUN India is unlike any other Model UN experience. Regarded as one of the most prestigious conferences in South Asia, we take immense pride in the high standards of debate we uphold year after year. Delegates from across the world will come together to tackle real-world challenges and develop tangible solutions that reflect the diplomacy and leadership our world needs.

However, HMUN India’s impact extends far beyond the committee room. Through our Leadership Forums, you will have the opportunity to push your limits, explore your potential, and uncover the leader within you. You will meet and engage with hundreds of students from across India and beyond, exchanging experiences, perspectives, and stories that will shape your view. And if you’re ready to take your ideas beyond debate and into real-world action, the Impact Initiative will give you the platform to turn that vision into something tangible—reaching more people, creating change, and making a lasting impact. More than anything, you will leave this conference with lasting friendships and memories that will stick with you forever.

On behalf of the Secretariat and the entire HMUN India team, we are beyond thrilled to welcome you to this milestone year of the conference. We cannot wait to meet you all and embark on this incredible journey together.

With my Sincerest Regards, Shameel Aubeelauck Secretary-General Harvard Model United Nations India 2025 secgen@hmunindia.org

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