Practical information for participants to the Tripartite Meeting on the Review of the Functioning of the Governing Body

General facilities and services

• Library
  • The reading room is located on R2 South in the Gobelins area.
  • Librarians welcome you at the desk from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday to answer your questions.
  • Information service is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday by email at [email protected] and by phone at +41 22 799 8682.
  • Computer space to consult:
    • Labordoc - The ILO Institutional and OA Repository
    • ILO Library & Knowledge Hub
  • For onsite consultation of ILO publications and research assistance, please make an appointment by email at [email protected] 24h in advance.
• Catering

  Opening hours from Monday to Friday

  Cafeteria, R2 North	7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For lunch from 11.45 a.m. to 2.15 p.m. Self service
  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.
  Vending machines (snacks, soft drinks and coffee/tea)	Available in R2 North Nespresso coffee machines are available in R2 North and in R2 South in the Gobelins area (payment with tokens that can be purchased at the cafeteria and kiosk).
  “Les Morillons” restaurant, R2 North	Open from 12 noon to 2 p.m. On reservation only by calling + 41 22 799 81 54 or visit: Les Morillons For bookings of more than 15 people, please reserve at least 48 hours in advance.

• Water fountains

  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.

• Toilets

  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 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.

• Nursing facilities

  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 must be collected from MEDSERV between 8.30 a.m. and 4 p.m., from Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, please collect the key from the Security Control Centre (R3 North) open 24/7.

• Rest, prayer and mediation rooms

  The following facilities are available for use by delegates:

  • a rest room in R2 North, close to the photo booth (if you are feeling unwell, please avoid using the rest room and contact MEDSERV for assistance);
  • a prayer room in R2 North next to the rest room;
  • a meditation room in R1 North close to the entrance of the Department of Communication and Public Information.
    
• Various

  Cyber spaces and Wi-Fi access
  Meeting participants can access the ILO's Public Wi-Fi network ("ILO-Public").

  The cyber spaces can be found:

  • opposite room A in the temporary building in R1 North;
  • in the Gobelins area, R2 South in front of room Jura.

  Bank
  An ATM for cash withdrawal can be found on R2 North. The UBS office is located outside the ILO building in the nearby Green Village at 42, chemin du Pommier.

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

• Luggage and parcels

  Please do not leave luggage or parcels unattended.

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