Practical Information for the 350th Session of the Governing Body
Useful information about
Governing Body members, as well as representative 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.
Opening hours
Location: P1 North car park (access by door 5)
| Thursday, 29 February and Friday, 1st March | From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, 2 and Sunday, 3 March | Closed |
| Monday, 4 and Tuesday, 5 March | From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Remaining days of the week | From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, 9 and Sunday, 10 March | Closed |
| Monday, 11 March | 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 |
| Europe | 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 transportation
For information on Geneva’s public transport system, please visit www.tpg.ch or download their mobile app.
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
Submitting amendments to draft decisions of the Governing Body
List of speakers
Time management
General facilities and services
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.
Useful contacts
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Participation, credentials and registration of speakers:
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Amendments, comments and general inquiries:
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Prepared statements for interpreters:
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Meeting reservation:
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ILO Security Centre: R3 North- Tel. 022 799 80 15
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