Practical information for delegates to the 111th Session of the International Labour Conference

General facilities and services

• Bank

  The UBS has offices located in both the ILO building and at the Palais des Nations, as well as ATM machines available at all times

  At the ILO

  Tel. +41 22 929 15 88
  Opening hours: Monday through Friday

  • from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
  • from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

  At the Palais des Nations

  Tel: +41 848 848 054
  
  Opening hours: Monday through Friday

  • from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Post office

  The post office at the ILO building has closed. Nevertheless, delegates can still access the postal services at the Palais des Nations, now located at the SAFI store (on the building ground floor), open from Monday to Friday, between noon and 6 p.m.

• Lost and found

  At the Palais des Nations, please contact the information desk at Door 40, E building.
  
  At the ILO, contact the Control Centre (R3-14 North) by dialling 8014 or 8015 (internal) or +41 22 799 8015 (external).

• Luggage

  In view of the constant reinforcement of security and safety measures, it is reiterated that it is forbidden to leave luggage or parcels unattended.
  
  Delegates are kindly reminded that they are not permitted to bring voluminous luggage into the United Nations premises (only aeroplane cabin-sized bags will be allowed). Furthermore, they will not be authorized to transport voluminous luggage in the shuttle buses.
  
  A dedicated area (with very limited capacity) for depositing luggage will remain available at the ILO building (level R2, North). Deposits in this room are the sole responsibility of the depositor; the ILO will decline all responsibility in case of loss or theft.

• Prayer room

  A room is available for prayer and meditation on the ground floor of Building E in the Palais des Nations, next to office E.105. There is also a prayer room for the use of delegates at the ILO, office R2-20 North side near the photo booth.

• Nursing facilities

  The ILO Medical Service (MEDSERV) manages a breastfeeding room located outside the entrance to MEDSERV at R3 North. Any staff and conference delegates who would like to use this facility must register initially with one the nurses by contacting by email [email protected] or calling +41 22 799 7133.
  
  To reduce overcrowding of the room, a rota schedule will be in place for use of the room.

• Library and information services

  During the building renovations, delegates are welcome to contact the Library to make an appointment at [email protected] if they require research assistance or would like to learn more about using ILO databases and other information resources.
  

  Internet access and cybercafés

  Cybercafé at the Palais des Nations
  
  At the mezzanine 2nd floor, in front of door 40.
  
  Wi-fi access
  
  Conference participants will be able to access the public Wi-Fi network at the Palais des Nations (called “UNOG-Public-Wifi”) and at the ILO building (called “ILO-Public”).

• Catering

  At the ILO Building

  From Monday to Friday:
  

  • Cafeteria, R2 North: 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for lunch from 11.45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Delegates’ Bar, R3 South: 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Coffee Bar, R1 North: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (or until 7.30 p.m. in the event of extended sittings from 6 to 9 June and on 12–13 June).

  Saturday, 10 June:

  • Cafeteria, R2 North: 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for lunch from 11.45 a.m. to 2 p.m. (reduced service: choice of two dishes).
  • Coffee Bar, R1 North: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  At the Palais des Nations

  The cafeteria at the Palais des Nations, level R, A building will serve a variety of dishes from 11.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Monday, 5 June to Friday, 9 June and from Monday, 12 June to Friday, 16 June. It will be closed on Saturday, 10 June.
  
  In the E building, the Serpent Bar at the Palais des Nations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday, 5 June to Friday, 9 June, and from Monday, 12 June to Friday, 16 June. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, 10 June. For the days on which extended meetings or drafting sessions are foreseen, the Serpent Bar will open until 7 p.m.
  
  At lunchtime, the Pasta Corner located behind the Serpent bar will be open from 11.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Monday, 5 to Saturday, 10 June, as well as from Monday, 12 to Friday, 16 June.