This article explores the role of youth participation in socio-political institutions in elevating the civic position. The study was conducted on the example of Uzbekistan and analyzes the importance of youth in increasing political activity, strengthening their participation in social institutions and the development of civil society. The article will consider the legal foundations of Youth Policy, existing problems and ways to solve them. The results show the need for an integrated approach to ensure the active participation of young people in socio-political processes.

youth policy, civil society, socio-political institutions, civic position, political activism.

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