KIAM RAS (45) decidedly approves of the Statement of Intent and is ready to subscribe it. KIAM RAS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment i.e. * to promoting equality in the treatment of members of its personnel regardless, inter alia, of sex, ethnic origin, physical handicap, sexual orientation or religion; * to ensure fair treatment in all recruitment and promotion actions; * to provide a professional environment free of discrimination or harassment and enable all personnel to work in an atmosphere of safety, dignity and mutual respect; * To promote policies and practices that encourage equality of opportunity in all respects. Viktor Kovalenko