The International Judicial Relations Committee (IJRC), one of the United States Judicial Conference's 25 standing committees, responds to requests for assistance to foreign judiciaries by U.S. Government agencies supporting rule of law and justice sector strengthening in partner countries around globe. USAID and the IJRC enjoy a decade’s long relationship and have partnered on many occasions to strengthen the independence, accountability, and efficiency of justice system institutions and actors in all regions of the world. This partnership was renewed in December 2014 with the signing of an updated Memorandum of Understanding.