Dear Colleagues, I must apologise for my delay in transmitting this message but technology seems now to be the master of all of us and I was not permitted access for several days. . I now write on behalf of the Advisory Committee of ICOM to align ourselves with the message of our President , Jacques Perot and express our deepest regrets at the tragedy of human suffering experienced by the citizens of Madrid, (indeed all of Spain) as a result of the recent atrocities they have suffered at the hands of terrorists as they went about their daily lives. We have come to understand how vulnerable are our lives and livelihood when faced by such terrible violations to the human spirit. Issues of multiculturalism are about diversity in identity- respecting it, regaining it and within the museum context, taking responsibility for it's interpretation and appreciation. Let me take this opportunity, on behalf of the members of the Advisory Committee, to express our sorrow for all those victimized by such acts and our continued solidarity with our colleagues in Spain. Alissandra Cummins Chairperson ICOM Advisory Committee - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Change ICOM-L subscription options, unsubscribe, and search the archives at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/icom-l.html