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History

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Inanna has a rich history as the ancient Mesopotamian Goddess of love, sensuality, fertility, and war. Mesopotamia was a civilization in southwestern Asia where the world’s earliest civilization developed. According to Britannica, "The name (Mesopotamia) comes from a Greek word meaning 'between rivers,' referring to the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, but the region can be broadly defined to include the area that is now eastern Syria, southeastern Turkey, and most of Iraq. The region was the center of a culture whose influence extended throughout the Middle East and as far as the Indus Valley, Egypt, and the Mediterranean." An article from WorldHistory.org further notes, "Inanna is the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, sensuality, fertility, procreation, and also of war. She later became identified by the Akkadians and Assyrians as the goddess Ishtar, and further with the Hittite Sauska, the Phoenician Astarte, and the Greek Aphrodite, among many others.... The Goddess appears in ancient Mesopotamian myths in which she brings knowledge and culture to the city of Uruk." 

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Why Inanna?

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Women often find themselves confined to narrow roles and expectations, whether in school, career, family, or even healthcare. Labels describing them as emotional or irrational are frequently imposed, an issue that becomes especially insidious when a woman seeks medical attention. Deviation from societal norms can lead to social ostracism and, in some cases, severe mental or physical consequences. This marginalization is evident in healthcare, where women are consistently underrepresented, under-researched, and mistreated.

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When I was searching for a name for this company, I knew I needed one word that could encapsulate the multifaceted reality of being woman. As a result, I chose Inanna's name for our company because She embodies the duality of women, who can be patrons of love, creation, and softness while also possessing a natural affinity for the roles of warrior, protector, and leader. These qualities are not, and have never been, mutually exclusive. Throughout history, women have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to embody all of these qualities simultaneously. Yet, outdated societal expectations persist, imposing limitations that often impact women's physical and mental well-being.

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Put simply, women's health—and, consequently, women's progress—has been relentlessly pushed to the back burner. Suppressed in countless ways, women have been fighting for the right to quality care and autonomy for as long as records exist. Inanna Certifications aims to support women by advocating for higher-quality care backed by data. The truth is, we deserve the data. We always have. And it's about time we get it.