Practical Information for the 352nd Session of the Governing Body

Useful information about

Governing Body members, as well as representatives of ILO Member States or international organizations wishing to attend the session as observers, are kindly requested to submit their credentials to the Governing Body Secretariat ([email protected] ). They may then collect their badges, as well as those of their delegations, by presenting the authorization form that can be downloaded below, duly completed.

Members of delegations who already hold permanent access badges to the ILO building do not need to collect another badge to attend the Governing Body session.

Authorization to collect badges.pdf - PDF 211.07 KB

Location: P1 North car park (access by door 5)

Opening hours

Thursday, 24 and Friday, 25 October	From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 October	Closed
Monday, 28 and Tuesday, 29 October	From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Remaining days of the week	From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 2 and Sunday, 3 November	Closed
Monday, 4 November	From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Remaining days of the week	From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Press and media representatives are kindly requested to register with the Department of Communication and Public Information ( - [email protected] )

For group meetings the following rooms have been foreseen taking into account the capacity of each room and group membership. Each group determines their meetings.

Group	Room
Workers	C
Employers	D
Africa	E
ASPAG	A
GRULAC	B
IMEC	II
EU	VI Jura (Library)

Rooms A, B, C, D and E are located in the temporary building at R1 North.

Access to the meeting rooms

Governing Body members, and accredited observer States, have their reserved seats with nameplates in the Governing Body room.
Observers can follow the meeting from room II (free seating).
Visitors should follow the discussions online and request a link from [email protected].

Access to the building

If you do not have a valid Governing Body badge, please make sure you obtain one at the Registration Desk at P1 level. If you have a badge, access the building through door 4 to avoid queueing.
Parking spaces are available at P1 level.

Public transport

For information on Geneva’s public transport system, please visit www.tpg.ch or download their mobile app.

Bus stop: BIT-OMS

Taxis

Call +41 22 331 4133 or reserve online at www.taxi-phone.ch or through their mobile app (Taxi Phone Centrale SA)
Call +41 22 320 22 02 or 0800 141 141 (AA Genève Central Taxi 202)

Please note that taxis will drop you off at P2 level.

Delegates with disabilities

Delegates requiring any particular accommodation or assistance, including in case of emergency or evacuation, should contact [email protected] or call +41 22 799 67 67

For more information, please contact the OSH coordinator at +41 79 593 13 20 or the ILO Control Centre (open 24/7) at +41 22 799 80 15.

Participating at the session

Registration in the list of speakers
You can request the floor by filling out the form on your desk in the room and handing it to Ms Frassier - Secretariat of the Governing Body (right side podium) or by sending an email to [email protected], indicating the name of the speaker/country (if a government), group (if speaking on behalf of a group), item on which you wish to intervene.
The time allotment for the discussion of each item on the agenda and the recommended speaking time are indicated in the Tentative order of business.
Submitting amendments to draft decisions

General facilities and services

Catering

Opening hours from Monday to Friday

Cafeteria, R2 North	7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch from 11.45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Coffee Bar, R1 North	8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
Kiosk, R2 South	8.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Extended opening hours on the following days Tuesday 29 October: until 7 p.m. Thursday 31 October, Monday 4, Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November until 8 p.m.
Vending machines (snacks, soft drinks and coffee/tea)	Available in R1 North
“Les Morillons” restaurant, R2 North	12.p.m. to 2 p.m. by reservation only. Call + 41 22 799 81 54 or visit: Les Morillons » E-Gourmet Eldora For bookings of more than 15 people, please reserve at least 48 hours in advance.

Water fountains are located next to the conference rooms and in the ILO cafeteria. The water is regularly analysed by the local authorities, filtered, and cooled by the adapted water fountains.

The provision of disposable cups is only in specific areas. Disposable cups are fully recyclable according to the "Greening the ILO" Policy. ILO hydro flasks and glass mugs with lids are also available for sale at the Kiosk on R2 South.
Due to the ongoing renovation works, the number of toilets in the conference area is temporarily reduced. Toilets for persons with disabilities are also available. Additional toilets are located one floor up or down from the conference area, these are signposted.

Sanitary products

Tampons and sanitary pads are freely available in the women’s toilets close to the meeting rooms. The location of those toilets is indicated on the maps. Other personal sanitation items can be purchased from the Kiosk on R2 South.
The ILO Medical Service (MEDSERV) manages a breastfeeding room located outside the entrance to MEDSERV on R3 North. Any staff members and delegates who would like to use this facility must first register with the nurses by sending an email to: [email protected] or calling +41 22 799 71 33.

The key to the nursing room should be collected from MEDSERV between 08.a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Outside these hours, please collect the key from the Security Control Centre (R3 North) open 24/7.
Please do not leave luggage or parcels unattended.

Only hand luggage or cabin luggage up to 55 x 35 x 25cm is permitted on OIT premises.

All other baggage must be stored. To gain access to the baggage room, you must contact a member of the security service. Deposits in this room are the sole responsibility of the depositor.
Cyber spaces and Wi-Fi access
Opposite room A (R1 North) and in the bookshop (R2 South). Meeting participants can access the ILO's Public Wi-Fi network ("ILO-Public").

Bank
UBS has offices and ATMs on R3 North
Phone +41 22 929 15 88
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Lost property
Contact the Control Centre (R3-14 North) by dialling 8014 or 8015 (internal) or +41 22 799 8015 (external).

Safety, health and well-being

For all emergencies

From an internal, fixed telephone (landline): Call 112 From a mobile phone: dial + 41 22 799 81 12. The ILO actively seeks to safeguard participants’ health and safety during official meetings. Participants are requested to report to the secretariat any situation they believe to be a safety or health hazard.

First aid services

The ILO Medical Service (MEDSERV) provides basic medical advice and immediate medical assistance. MEDSERV is located at the North end of the building, on the R3 level. Opening hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., every weekday.

Smoke-free policy

Smoking is prohibited inside the ILO building. It is only permitted in designated outdoor areas. For the health and well-being of all, you are requested not to smoke close to entrances of the building. Smokers are also requested to dispose their cigarettes buds in the adapted bins and ashtrays.