Peruvian Debate Society
The Peruvian Debate Society is an inter-collegiate student debating association headquartered in Lima, Peru, aimed to promote debate and discussion on current national and international issues in order to form leading citizens who contribute to development by competing in Model United Nations conferences globally. Since its foundation in 2014, their participation at national and international level has yielded multiple awards, consistently being ranked as the best Model UN team in the nation and one of the top international debate teams in the world.
In the 2017–2018 debating season, PDS achieved for the first time the Best Large Delegation award at Harvard World Model United Nations 2018 held in Panama City, Panama, being the second Peruvian MUN team in achieving such international recognition. The following season, the team achieved the Outstanding Large Delegation Award at the same conference, held in this occasion at Madrid, Spain.
Having participated at regional level since 2015, PDS is the incumbent champion at the Harvard National Model United Nations - Latin America conference, and is the MUN team with most delegation awards in the history of the conference, garnering the Best Large Delegation a total of six times.
Governance
The Peruvian Debate Society was constituted as a non-profit civil association for the promotion of education in Peru, in 2017. As an organization, it is composed by Associates, which in turn make-up the General Assembly, presided by a Board of Directors.The current Board of Directors is led by Sebastián Morello Montes, former Delegate and Faculty Advisor.
The PDS civil association is formally established under an official Constitution Act and Statute, to which every associate is subject to its rules and standing orders.
2024–2025
Faculty Advisors
Chief Advisors in '''bold'''2021–2022 season
Harvard World Model United Nations Participation
Since 2018, Peruvian Debate Society alumni have started to participate in Harvard World Model United Nations as part of the Substantial Affairs Team.| Session | Year | Location | Venue | Host Team | Assistant Directors |
| 27 | 2018 | Panama City, Panama | Atlapa Convention Centre | Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua | World Conference on Women Daniela Mejía Organization of American States María del Pilar Lindley |
| 28 | 2019 | Madrid, Spain | Palacio Municipal de Congresos | Spanish Alliance of Model United Nations | Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee María del Pilar Lindley Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Augusto Dannon |
| 29 | 2021 | Virtual | Zoom Video Communications | N/A | Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee María del Pilar Lindley |
| 30 | 2022 | Virtual | Zoom Video Communications | N/A | World Health Organization María del Pilar Lindley |
| 31 | 2023 | Paris, France | Multiple Venues | Paris Intercollegiate United Nations Committee | European Union Bruno Villalobos Paris Peace Conference, 1919 Víctor Andrés Marroquín-Merino |
Harvard National Model United Nations - Latin America Participation
Since 2017, Peruvian Debate Society alumni have started to participate in Harvard National Model United Nations Latin America as part of the Substantial Affairs Team.| Session | Year | Location | Venue | Host Team | Assistant Directors |
| 6 | 2017 | Lima, Peru | The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center | The Avengers | Disarmament and International Security Committee Youssef Abi-fadel Historical General Assembly, 1992 Martín Gallardo Jorge Alfonso Ramírez Cumbre de América del Sur y África Fabiola Ventura |
| 7 | 2018 | Lima, Peru | 27 de Enero Lima Convention Center | Promotora Internacional de Debates - Perú Host Team President: María del Pilar Lindley | Cumbre Global de Ciudad Luis Olazábal Fabio Macedo United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Nicole Acosta |
| 8 | 2019 | Lima, Peru | Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola | Promotora Internacional de Debates - Perú Host Team President: María del Pilar Lindley | Disarmament and International Security Committee Camila Mendoza Legal Committee Joaquín Mejía United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Valerie Woodman Commission on the Status of Women Camila Burmester Organization of American States Antonella Calle Enrique Rodríguez United Nations Security Council, 1985 Inés Bullard Cabinet of Raúl Alfonsín, 1983 Víctor Andrés Marroquín-Merino |
| 10 | 2021 | Virtual | Zoom Video Communications | Asociación Panameña de Debate Host Team President: Alan Smith | United Nations Security Council Juan Diego Rodríguez Presidential Cabinet of Brazil, 2018 Víctor Andrés Marroquín-Merino |
| 11 | 2022 | Panama City, Panama | Atlapa Convention Centre | Asociación Panameña de Debate Host Team President: Alan Smith | Cabinet of Gran Colombia, 1819 Víctor Andrés Marroquín-Merino |
| 13 | 2024 | Panama City, Panama | Latin American Parliament | Asociación Panameña de Debate Host Team President: Alan Smith | Commission on Narcotic Drugs Andrea Asmat |
Universidad del Rosario Model United Nations Participation
Since 2016, Peruvian Debate Society alumni have started to participate in MUNUR as part of the Substantial Affairs Team.| Session | Year | Venue | Chair |
| 7 | 2016 | Del Rosario University | Press Corps Antonella Calle |
| 8 | 2017 | Del Rosario University | Disarmament and International Security Committee Daniela Mejía |
| 9 | 2018 | Del Rosario University | Disarmament and International Security Committee André Díaz Rodrigo Guzmán World Health Organization Jimena Ayala European Council Luis Olazábal Washington Conference, 1949 Inés Bullard Press Corps Antonella Calle Raccelli Benitez |
| 10 | 2019 | Del Rosario University | United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Sebastián Morello Alvaro Peña United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute Valerie Woodman UN Journal Francesa Tiravanti |
| 11 | 2021 | Del Rosario University | Willy Wonka Co. Board of Directors Jorge Lazo Víctor Andrés Marroquín-Merino |
Oxford International Model United Nations Participation
Since 2018, Peruvian Debate Society alumni have started to participate in OxIMUN as part of the Substantial Affairs Team.| Session | Year | Venue | Staff Member |
| 16 | 2018 | University of Oxford | Joint Crisis Committee: The First Crusade Rebecca Windsor |
National Model United Nations Circuit Participation
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Model United Nations (PUCPMUN)
Since 2018, Peruvian Debate Society alumni have started to participate in PUCPMUN as part of the Substantial Affairs Team.| Session | Year | Venue | Chair |
| VII | 2018 | Pontifical Catholic University of Peru | Disarmament and International Security Committee Inés Bullard World Health Organization Daniela Sibina Human Rights Council Valeria Escudero Organization of American States Juan Sergio Puicon International Criminal Court Joaquín Mejía |
| VIII | 2019 | Pontifical Catholic University of Peru | Disarmament and International Security Committee Alvaro Peña United Nations Security Council Jean Paul Cerdán |
| IX | 2020 | Pontifical Catholic University of Peru | World Intellectual Property Organization Inés Bullard United Nations Security Council Alvaro Peña JCC II: Cabinet of Carlos Humberto Romero, 1977 Víctor Andrés Marroquín-Merino |
| X | 2021 | Pontifical Catholic University of Peru | Legal Committee Vania Campana International Monetary Fund Jerhko Marangunich |
| XI | 2022 | Pontifical Catholic University of Peru | Legal Committee Fabiana Infantas Priscila Vásquez World Health Organization Grecia Moreyra Commission on the Status of Women Andrea Palacios United Nations Security Council Ignacio Tovar JCC I: Dance of the Dragons by George R.R. Martin Rafael Tang JCC II: Dance of the Dragons by George R.R. Martin Sofía Wong |
| XII | 2023 | Pontifical Catholic University of Peru | Special Political and Decolonization Committee Daniela Azmouz Commission on the Status of Women Camila Neyra Bruno Bambarén North Atlantic Treaty Organization Mauricio Ferradas |
Universidad del Pacífico Model United Nations (UPMUN)
Since 2016, Peruvian Debate Society alumni have started to participate in UPMUN as part of the Substantial Affairs Team.| Session | Year | Venue | Chair |
| VI | 2016 | University of the Pacific | Disarmament and International Security Committee Jorge Alfonso Ramírez |
| VII | 2017 | University of the Pacific | Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee Verónica Díaz Karina Campos |
| VIII | 2018 | University of the Pacific | Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee Karina Campos Andrea Valdivieso United Nations Security Council Nicolás Delgado |
| IX | 2019 | University of the Pacific | Special Political and Decolonization Committee Valerie Woodman World Health Organization Francesca Sabroso United Nations Development Programme Paolo Ghio Organization of American States Valeria Escudero United Nations Security Council Joaquín Mejía |
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Model United Nations (USILMUN)
Since 2016, Peruvian Debate Society alumni have started to participate in USILMUN as part of the Substantial Affairs Team.| Session | Year | Venue | Chair |
| IV | 2017 | Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola | Commission on the Status of Women Rodrigo Guzmán United Nations Security Council Joaquín Mejía |
| V | 2018 | Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola | Disarmament and International Security Committee Inés Bullard United Nations Security Council, 1990 Rodrigo Guzmán International Court of Justice, 1984 / International Court of Arbitration, 2015 Joaquín Mejía |
| VI | 2019 | Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola | Economic and Financial Committee Jerhko Marangunich Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee Angel Gómez |
| VII | 2020 | Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola | World Health Organization Daniel Huapaya José Renán Rivas |
| IX | 2022 | Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola | Disarmament and International Security Committee Ignacio Tovar Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee Daniela Azmouz Commission on the Status of Women Paula Valle |
| X | 2023 | Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola | Disarmament and International Security Committee Ignacio Tovar Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee Sofía Wong United Nations Development Programme Andrea Asmat Organization of American States Fabiana Infantas United Nations Security Committee Vasco Soldevilla |
| XI | 2024 | Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola | Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee Santiago Galdo Legal Committee Yube Ostos Roberto Castro United Nations Environment Assembly Bruno Bambarén |
International Delegation of Peru Model United Nations (IDPMUN)
Since 2016, Peruvian Debate Society alumni have started to participate in IDPMUN as part of the Substantial Affairs Team.| Session | Year | Venue | Chair |
| 3 | 2016 | ESAN University Pontifical Catholic University of Peru | World Health Organization José Renán Rivas |
| 4 | 2017 | ESAN University | Special Political and Decolonization Committee Augusto Dannon United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Gustavo Taboada María Grazia Vallejos European Union María del Pilar Lindley JCC: Berlin Wall Crisis, 1961 José Luis Valdera Press Corps Francesca Sabroso |
| 5 | 2018 | ESAN University | Organization of American States María del Pilar Lindley Arctic Council Juan Sergio Puicon League of Arab States Yassmín Muñoz-Nájar |
| 6 | 2019 | ESAN University | University Committees Disarmament and International Security Committee Sebastián Morello European Union María del Pilar Lindley Press Corps Francesca Tiravanti High School Committees Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee General Assembly: Marvel Gustavo Taboada Cities Summit Valeria Escudero |