DEI Statement
Princeton Model Congress brings together hundreds of high school students from a wide range of backgrounds to engage in thoughtful debate about political, social, and economic issues. We are committed to creating an environment in which all attendees are treated with respect and can participate safely and fully.
PMC encourages delegates to engage seriously with difficult and controversial issues. Policy disagreement is a central part of the conference, and delegates may debate policies involving race, religion, war, immigration, civil rights, national security, and other sensitive subjects. However, participation in a political simulation does not excuse conduct that demeans, threatens, or discriminates against others.
Delegates may not, through bills, amendments, speeches, debate, written or digital communications, or other conduct:
Advocate for slavery, genocide, ethnic cleansing, mass violence against civilian populations, or other violations of human rights.
Advocate for discrimination, segregation, exclusion, or the denial of fundamental rights on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Target or demean individuals or groups on the basis of their identity, background, or protected characteristics.
Promote harassment, intimidation, threats, or violence toward another individual or group.
These standards do not prevent delegates from discussing, analyzing, criticizing, or proposing responses to historical and contemporary instances of discrimination, violence, human rights abuses, or other controversial subjects. Delegates may engage with difficult issues as part of substantive debate, but may not use the conference to advocate for discrimination, dehumanization, or abuse.
All attendees are expected to treat one another with respect for the duration of the conference. Harassment, discriminatory conduct, threats, intimidation, or personal attacks are not permitted, whether they occur in person, in writing, through digital communications or social media, or through any other form of communication connected to the conference.
Princeton Model Congress leadership reserves the right to review and prohibit conduct that violates these standards and to take disciplinary action consistent with the PMC Code of Conduct. Anyone who is uncertain about or wishes to report conduct that may violate these standards should contact PMC leadership and staff.
With any concerns, please fill out this report form: