Why empower marginalised communities through attainment of sustainable development goals in the International Decade for People of African Descent ? 1. Afrophobia marginalises Afro-Europeans and others from fulfilling their universal human rights. 2. The objectives of IDPAD promote anti discrimination human rights norms, e.g. ICERD 1965 & DDPA. 3. Collaborations can empower PAD through policy building for the attainment of sustainable development goals e.g. in education. 4. Fiscal constraint & anti immigrant sentiment threatens inclusive sustainable development for the Europe 2020 Strategy and beyond. H. B. A. Olaiya, PhD Candidate, University of the West of England Created by Author by author