Abstract
In the context of globalization and integration, the world community is a rather complex system of relationships between various actors. In addition, one of the active participants in civil society is the youth. Modern innovation and digitalization have contributed to rapid maturation, development of flexible skills and the integration of youth. Today young people started to participate in solving the pressing problems of society, especially if these issues affect such areas as the socio-political development of society, values, state stability and sustainable development, etc. Moreover, young people in this direction are gradually becoming more active on not only a national scale, but also show interest in working at international associations and organizations. Thus, young people are reaching a qualitatively new level of cooperation and integration, which contributes to the emergence of new structures and forms in regional and international organizations. One of the examples of youth cooperation with supranational structures is the specifics of the youth direction in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The purpose of this research is to show how young people work in SCO, what are the main areas of work and opportunities available today. The object of the study is youth and the youth direction in the activities of the SCO. Subject of the article is the current issues and challenges that exist in the SCO region, and the role of young people, their assistance in resolving these problems. It was also concluded that activities of the SCO and the Youth Council provide great opportunities for young people and act as a unique platform for solving problems of the young generation both at the regional and state levels, create opportunities for young people to realize their interests and goals in order to build a more sustainable and secure peace.