Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert

Academic, writer and former Iran hostage

Kylie Moore-Gilbert is the author of the best-selling memoir The Uncaged Sky, which details the 804 days she spent as a political prisoner in Iran.

An expert in Middle East history and politics, Kylie travelled to Iran to take part in an academic conference, only to be arrested and convicted of espionage in a shadowy trial presided over by the country’s most notorious judge.

Following her release in a prisoner swap deal, Kylie has become a vocal human rights advocate and has campaigned in support of other victims of arbitrary detention around the world.

Kylie regularly appears in the media as an analyst and commentator, and has featured on programs including ABC Q+A, 7:30 Report, 60 Minutes and BBC Hardtalk.

Kylie has been profiled in The New York Times, the BBC, the Guardian, Good Weekend and Sky News and has written for outlets including The Age, The Saturday Paper and CNN.

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Key Points for Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert

Kylie Moore-Gilbert is the bestselling author of The Uncaged Sky: My 804 Days in an Iranian Prison.
She is an academic expert in the Middle East.
Kylie is a regular commentator in Australian and international media.
Kylie is an experienced speaker on harnessing resilience to overcome adversity.

Topics for Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert

Human connection in overcoming adversity
- Kylie shares her story as a political prisoner in Iran.
- The psychological impact of solitary confinement.
- The universal lessons she learnt.
  - The importance of human connection in fostering resilience and finding the tools to overcome adversity.
  - Women supporting other women.

World affairs
With a PhD in political science, Kylie is available for panel discussions etc. on subjects relevant to international relations and world affairs, including the Middle East.

Testimonials for Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert

Endlessly compelling
Booktopia

Moore-Gilbert’s resilience is jaw-dropping
Australian Book Review

Extraordinary
Vogue Australia

Gripping
The Sydney Morning Herald