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7 Oct, 9 tweets, 2 min read

@EleanorChilds94

We’re excited to introduce another important member of our campaign, @EleanorChilds94. Kylie Moore-Gilbert was Eleanor's mentor. Eleanor runs our Instagram account, and today is reflecting on the big impact Kylie had on her life and why she working so hard to bring Kylie home 1/7

“I first met Kylie at the beginning of 2018 during a coffee morning organised for Honours, Masters, and PhD students. It was an informal gathering to exchange ideas and solicit some much needed support for the daunting task of thesis writing.” 2/7

While Kylie was not my supervisor, she was always so interested in what I was writing, eager to share her thoughts and to help in any way she could. It was immediately apparent just how intelligent Kylie is and how well she handles complex topics with nuance and great insight 3/

When I learnt of her arrest, I myself was living and working in the Middle East - a career path I found myself on only after being inspired by the passion and achievements of Kylie and the other members of our small Middle East-focused cohort. 4/7

Although I only had a few interactions with Kylie, it was so shocking to learn of her unjust detainment. Indeed, the horror and anguish expressed by many her former students are testament to the unbelievable nature of this case, as well as to her temperament as a teacher. 5/7

I am proud to see so much support for Kylie coming from across the globe. I am dismayed at the Australian government’s continued inaction and perplexed as to why more isn’t being done to secure her release. 6/7

It is unlikely that Kylie knows the impact she has had on me, but I will help fight alongside her friends and colleagues to bring her home in the hope that one day I can tell her in person. 7/7

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Today, we’re sharing some precious memories of #KylieMooreGilbert from Jenny, one of Kylie’s former teachers in #Bathurst

Along with her story, here's an early pic of Kylie, every inch the typical Aussie teenager 🥰 1/

“My first memory of Kylie dates to when their family moved in next door. She was sitting on the nature strip absorbed in a book-aged about 10. It turned out the Moore-Gilberts had also just arrived in Bathurst and…” 2/

“…our daughters were going into the same class at the same school. It seemed to take about 5 minutes for the girls to become great friends”. 3/

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Phew! What a massive day!

We've been overjoyed to see your response to the #WeRunWithKylie campaign.

And it's not over yet - keep those photos coming! We'll be running all this week - join us!

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Your participation means a great deal, not only bc we're sending such a strong message of solidarity, but also because we're saving your photos to share with Kylie when she's home ❤️ 2/

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This Sunday September 13 marks two years since Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert was wrongfully imprisoned in Iran. On that day, Kylie’s friends in her hometown of Bathurst will be running in support of their former schoolmate, neighbour and friend #WeRunWithKylie 1/

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@ismail_raih

Good afternoon, everyone.
My name is Raihan Ismail. I usually tweet at @ismail_raih about religion and politics in the Middle East. I have known Kylie since early 2018 when I approached her to apply for a grant together. Working with her was a pleasure. 1/

A funny story: I was mortified when I realised that I submitted the grant application with an error. I called her Dr Kylie Gilbert-Moore instead of Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert. She was so kind to tell me that it was not a big deal. No ego, just kindness and modesty. 2/

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“Iranian authorities are not taking the measures needed to limit the spread of coronavirus in its overcrowded prisons, including institutions where foreigners such as Australian Kylie Moore-Gilbert are held” 2/

“Hygienic conditions in Iranian prisons, rather than improving, have significantly deteriorated… Disinfections by prison officials have stopped across several investigated prisons, apparently due to a lack of budget” 3/

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