Ishtar Center is an Iraqi civil non-governmental organization with a clear mission: to actively support the growth of democratic practices within Iraq, rectify misguided policy trajectories, and contribute to the overall maturation of the democratic experience in the country. Committed not only politically but also socially, Ishtar Center strives to foster the creation of a democratic society that seamlessly aligns with Iraq’s prevailing governance framework.

The core mission of the center revolves around actively engaging the community in collaboration with its accomplished members and stakeholders to shape the nation’s overarching policies. This entails contributing significantly to the advancement of democratic practices through a comprehensive suite of programs.

The Ishtar Center operates as an advocacy force, leveraging its influence to drive legislative actions, catalyze amendments to laws, and foster the issuance of governmental resolutions that effectively address pressing social concerns while upholding the paramount national interests.