Zimbabwe is participating in the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign, which takes place from November 25 to December 10. The theme for this year is 'Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls'. The article highlights the potential of Education 5.0, the fifth generation of education integrating technology and innovation, as a tool to combat gender-based violence (GBV). It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in addressing GBV and the crucial role of university research in providing evidence-based knowledge to tackle the issue.