The sittings of the Governing Body of the ILO are public, except in certain restricted cases. Persons wishing to follow Governing Body discussions may do so from the public gallery of the Governing Body Room. Access to the ILO building must be at R2 level at the north end of the building, where a visitor’s badge may be obtained in exchange for a national identity document bearing a photograph. The identity document may be redeemed on returning the visitor’s badge at the point of entry.